Boundary Value Problems: and Partial Differential Equations / Edition 6

by David L. Powers

Overview

Boundary Value Problems, Sixth Edition, is the leading text on boundary value problems and Fourier series for professionals and students in engineering, science, and mathematics who work with partial differential equations. In this updated edition, author David Powers provides a thorough overview of solving boundary value problems involving partial differential equations by the methods of separation of variables. Additional techniques used include Laplace transform and numerical methods.The book contains nearly 900 exercises ranging in difficulty from basic drills to advanced problem-solving exercises.Professors and students agree that Powers is a master at creating examples and exercises that skillfully illustrate the techniques used to solve science and engineering problems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780123747198
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	07/24/2009
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	520
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

David Powers has taught applied mathematics for over 40 years. His research includes matrix theory, graph theory and applications to biochemistry and engineering.

Table of Contents

Differential Equations
1. Fourier Series and Integrals
2. The Heat Equation
3. The Wave Equation
4. The Potential Equation
5. Higher Dimensions and Other Coordinates
6. Laplace Transform
7. Numerical Methods

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Updated edition of the leading text on boundary value problems and Fourier series in PDEs for students and professionals in engineering, science and mathematics

Editorial Reviews

"[Boundary Value Problems] contains many novel problems inspired by the scientific literature. I appreciate that many of these problems include realistic parameter values, and that I can easily extend them to make them more open-ended or to involve numeric or symbolic mathematical programs."
-Darryl Yong, Harvey Mudd College

"This book provides a great introduction to solving partial differential equations. Students will find the level of the text to be understandable. The pace is comfortable where review and fundamental building blocks reinforce student skills while directing these details toward application in later sections."
-Catherine Crawford, Elmhurst College

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