Finite Difference Equations

by H. Levy, F. Lessman

Overview

Comprehensive study focuses on use of calculus of finite differences as an approximation method for solving troublesome differential equations. Elementary difference operations; interpolation and extrapolation; modes of expansion of the solutions of nonlinear equations, applications of difference equations, difference equations associated with functions of two variables, more. Exercises with answers. 1961 edition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486672601
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	11/24/2011
Series:	Dover Books on Mathematics Series
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.64(d)

Table of Contents

Preface
1. Elementary Difference Operations
2. Interpolation and Extrapolation
3. The Determination of Difference Equations
4. Linear Difference and Functional Equations with Constant Coefficients
5. The General Difference Equation of the First Order
6. Linear Difference Equations with Variable Coefficients
7. Some Applications of Difference Equations
8. Difference Equations Associated with Functions of Two Variables
Answers to Exercises; Index