The Elementary Properties of the Elliptic Functions: With Examples (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alfred Cardew Dixon

 
9780656885756: The Elementary Properties of the Elliptic Functions: With Examples (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the elements of elliptic functions with clear, guided explanations and practical examples.

This classic text introduces elliptic functions through definitions, key properties, and two-variable behavior, helping you see how sn, cn, and dn relate to familiar functions like sine and cosine. Rich with worked examples, it builds from fundamentals to applications in integration and geometry, making a challenging topic approachable.

  • Learn how elliptic functions are defined by their differential relationships and how to work with two related moduli.
  • Explore the addition, multiplication, and division of arguments, and how these lead to practical techniques in integration.
  • Discover graphical representations and historical notes that illuminate notation and developments in the subject.
  • See how these functions can help rationalize certain surds and connect to geometric ideas.
Ideal for students and self-learners who want a solid, exam-focused introduction to elliptic functions and their uses in higher mathematics.

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