Boundary Value Problems [Hardcover]

David L. Powers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1987 | ISBN-10: 0155055356 | ISBN-13: 978-0155055353 | Edition: 3 Sub

This edition of a standard continues to develop the mathematical methods in a problem-solving context. Applicatons and real-world situations lead to generalizations of mathematical theory. Physics is used to develop the mathematical problems while mathematical solutions are interpreted in physical terms. Chapters 0, 5, 6, and 7 are optional. allowing either a theoretical or applied course. Extensive coverage of methods for solving partial differential equations. Heat, wave, and potential equations are treated separately. In chapter 0, new sections cover homogeneous linear equations, and Green's functions. Proof of convergence is new Section 1.7. Infinite domains treated in context. Several computer programs in BASIC have been added to Chapter 7.

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(Boundary Value Problems) contains many novel problems inspired by the scientific literature. I appreciate that many of these problems include realsitic 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 --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Updated edition of the leading text on boundary value problems and Fourier series --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 351 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt Brace College Publishers; 3 Sub edition (January 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0155055356
• ISBN-13: 978-0155055353
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,468,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay book written at a low level., July 4, 2002

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Adam Ringler (Golden, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boundary Value Problems, Fourth Edition (Hardcover)

This book is good for a first course in PDE's at the undergradute level. It teaches you very little theory and most of the problems seem to be little more than a slight change in examples. The book seems to be more aimed for engineering majors than math majors. My suggestion is if you need it for a class buy it, if you are looking for a book for reference or to learn PDE's by yourself check out something else.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An easy to read thorough treatment on all aspect of DE's..., June 16, 2000

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Steven Manos - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boundary Value Problems, Fourth Edition (Hardcover)

I originally purchased this text to help with my study for an undergraduate course in Partial Differential Equations and Waves. From start to finish, this book always presents the material in an easy to read and easy to understand manner.

Generally, the book gives a really good understanding on the topics of solving ordinary differential equations, and then the various types of partial differential equations, such as the heat equation, where the solution methods involved can be confusing at times. The book also has a large selection of worked examples and wide ranging practise problems.

The book has the effect where even if the reader is only armed with basic undergraduate calculus, it gives them a very good understanding of the material in a short time.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellant graduate level work, November 22, 2000

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MICHAEL WILLIAMSON - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boundary Value Problems (Hardcover)

Used as a text in my Boundary Value Problems class at Prairie View A&M University. I found the text very readable and the numerous problems challenging, but not too difficult at all. Powers has written an excellant work for anyone who wishes to learn the heat equation, and wave equation. His worked out answers to selected problems is very helpful for the student. This book is a keeper to be used for reference after the class.