Differential and Difference Equations through Computer Experiments: With Diskettes Containing PHASER: An Animator/Simulator for Dynamical Systems for IBM Personal Computers

by Hüseyin Kocak

Overview

Phaser is a sophisticated program for IBM personal com- puters, developed atBrown University by the author and some of his students, which enables usersto experiment with differential and difference equations and dynamical systems in an interactive environment using graphics. This book begins with a brief discussion of the geometric inter- pretation of differential equations and numerical methods, and proceeds to guide the student through the use of the program. To run Phaser, you need an IBM PC, XT, AT, or PS/2 with an IBM Color GRaphics Board (CGB), Enhanced Graphics Adapter (VGA). A math coprocessor is supported; however, one is not required for Phaser to run on the above hardware.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780387969183
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	12/19/1988
Edition description:	Second Edition 1989
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

I: Mathematical Synopsis.- 1. What is a Differential Equation?.- 2. Numerical Methods.- 3. What is a Difference Equation?.- II: Handbook of PHASER.- 4. Learning to Use PHASER.- 5. Lessons with PHASER.- 6. Reference Guide to Menus.- III: Library of Equations.- 7. Differential Equations.- 8. Difference Equations.- What remains to be done?.- Appendix A: PHASER Quick Reference.- Appendix B: Library of Equations.- References.

Editorial Reviews

PHASER is a sophisticated program for IBM personal computers. Developed by Kocak (math, Brown U.), it enables users to experiment with differential and difference equations and dynamical systems in an interactive environment using graphics. This book begins with a brief discussion of the geometric interpretation of differential equations and numerical methods and proceeds to guide the student through the use of the program. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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