Solution Techniques for Elementary Partial Differential Equations

📘 Book Details

• Author: Christian Constanda

• Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

• Edition: 3rd

• Binding: Hardcover

• Release Date: 27-07-2017

• EAN: 9781138417441

• Package Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches

• Languages: English

📝 About the Book

Solution Techniques for Elementary Partial Differential Equations, Third Edition, by Christian Constanda, is a must-have textbook for students learning partial differential equations (PDEs). Now in its third edition, this highly praised textbook continues to serve as a standard choice for undergraduate-level courses. Designed with accessibility in mind, it presents a streamlined approach to developing students' competency in solving PDEs using essential and widely-used methods.

📚 Key Features

• New Sections and Updates:

  • Includes new sections on the series expansion of more general functions, solving general second-order linear equations, vibrating strings with various boundary conditions, and equilibrium temperature in an infinite strip.

• Reorganized Content:

  • Sections have been rearranged to make the content easier to navigate for both students and professors.

• Updated Exercises:

  • Exercises are now located at the end of each section/subsection, making them more accessible and allowing students to practice immediately after learning each topic.

  • The book contains improved exercises and worked examples, making the learning process even more effective.

• Mathematica Programs:

  • For nearly all the worked examples, a brief Mathematica program is provided. This helps students verify results by computer, offering a more hands-on, interactive learning experience.

• Concise Explanations:

  • The book provides clear and easily understood explanations of the key methods and techniques, making it an ideal resource for students at all levels.

🎓 Who Should Read This Book?

• Undergraduate Students: Ideal for students studying mathematics or engineering who are tackling partial differential equations for the first time or wish to deepen their understanding.

• Professors and Educators: This textbook is an excellent teaching resource, offering streamlined content and worked examples to demonstrate how to solve complex PDEs in a straightforward manner.

• Self-Learners and Researchers: For anyone interested in mastering PDEs or solving real-world problems using computational tools like Mathematica.

🌟 Why Choose This Book?

• Comprehensive Yet Accessible: A direct and user-friendly approach to solving PDEs, with updated sections and easy-to-understand examples.

• Interactive Learning with Mathematica: Helps students learn how to verify results and approach problems with computational tools.

• Ideal for Practice and Application: The inclusion of numerous exercises at the end of each section allows for practical application of the theory and techniques learned.