Applied Complex Variables for Scientists and Engineers - Softcover

Kwok, Yue Kuen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521701384 ISBN 13: 9780521701389

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

This introduction to complex variable methods begins by carefully defining complex numbers and analytic functions, and proceeds to give accounts of complex integration, Taylor series, singularities, residues and mappings. Both algebraic and geometric tools are employed to provide the greatest understanding, with many diagrams illustrating the concepts introduced. The emphasis is laid on understanding the use of methods, rather than on rigorous proofs. Throughout the text, many of the important theoretical results in complex function theory are followed by relevant and vivid examples in physical sciences. This second edition now contains 350 stimulating exercises of high quality, with solutions given to many of them. Material has been updated and additional proofs on some of the important theorems in complex function theory are now included, e.g. the Weierstrass-Casorati theorem. The book is highly suitable for students wishing to learn the elements of complex analysis in an applied context.

About this title

Book Description:

An introduction to complex variable methods for scientists and engineers, with a high proportion of the book devoted to applications to physical problems. Now containing even more exercises with solutions, it is highly suitable for those wishing to learn the elements of complex analysis in an applied context.

About the Author:

Yue Kuen Kwok is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0521701384
• ISBN 13: 9780521701389
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 450