A Journey Into Partial Differential Equations

Part of the International Series in Mathematics Ideal for the 1-term course, A Journey into Partial Differential Equations provides a solid introduction to PDEs for the undergraduate math, engineering, or physics student. Discussing underlying physics, concepts, and methodologies, the text focuses on the classical trinity of equations: the wave equation, heat/diffusion equation, and Laplace's equation. Bray provides careful treatment of the separation of variables and the Fourier method, motivated by the geometrical notion of symmetries and places emphasis on both the qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as geometrical perspectives. With hundred of exercises and a wealth of figures, A Journey into Partial Differential Equations proves to be the model book for the PDE course. Access Mathematica Files View Errata Contains over 200 exercises and a wealth of figures for graphic illustration Analytical methodologies and geometric perspectives are emphasized throughout Offers an early introduction to distributions/generalized functions and their use throughout the text Mathematica notebook files are available on the text's website A complete Instructor's Solutions Manual is available to qualified instructors. Ideal for the undergraduate course in partial differential equations for the math, engineering or physics student. © 2012 | 316 pages