An Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations (Paperback)

James C. Robinson

ISBN 10: 0521533910 / ISBN 13: 9780521533911

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2004

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Paperback. This refreshing, introductory textbook covers both standard techniques for solving ordinary differential equations, as well as introducing students to qualitative methods such as phase-plane analysis. The presentation is concise, informal yet rigorous; it can be used either for 1-term or 1-semester courses. Topics such as Euler's method, difference equations, the dynamics of the logistic map, and the Lorenz equations, demonstrate the vitality of the subject, and provide pointers to further study. The author also encourages a graphical approach to the equations and their solutions, and to that end the book is profusely illustrated. The files to produce the figures using MATLAB are all provided in an accompanying website. Numerous worked examples provide motivation for and illustration of key ideas and show how to make the transition from theory to practice. Exercises are also provided to test and extend understanding: solutions for these are available for teachers. A first introduction to ordinary differential and difference equations, accessible for mathematicians, scientists and engineers. All important and relevant approaches are covered, and many illustrative examples are included. MATLAB is used to generate graphical representations of solutions, for which code is supplied. Exercises and worked solutions are available for teachers. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations (Paperback)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521533910
• ISBN 13: 9780521533911
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This introduction to ordinary differential and difference equations is suited not only for mathematicians but for scientists and engineers as well. Exact solutions methods and qualitative approaches are covered, and many illustrative examples are included. Matlab is used to generate graphical representations of solutions. Numerous exercises are featured and proved solutions are available for teachers.

Book Description

A first introduction to ordinary differential and difference equations. The presentation is very accessible making the book suited not only for mathematicians but also for scientists and engineers, for whom the subject is essential. Both exact solutions methods and qualitative approaches are covered, and many illustrative examples are included. Matlab is used to generate graphical representations of solutions: code is supplied for this. Exercises are plentiful and worked solutions are available for teachers.