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Complex Analysis for Mathematics and Engineering

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This is the finest book I have seen in complex analysis. The book that my class was using sucked so bad, I could not get anything from it. It was written in such an advanced manner, as if the student is studying his Phd in math. I thought I'm going to flunk the class, until i purchased this book! This book turned out to be a lifesaver for me. The author does a brilliant job in explaining complex analysis. Anyone who has never ever studied complex analysis and just has a background in basic calculus, will master this field simply by studying this book. Well done job!

This is a very well written book on the subject of complex analysis. The text explains the concepts in enough detail that the reader has enough of a grasp to work the problems at the end of the section. The problems are challenging but not impossible. Overall this is an excellent book.

This book is a great way to ease into some more advanced topics in mathematics. For instance, within the first chapter you start to study topology of the complex field (mappings of sets of points, bounded sets, domains, etc). Of course none of this can be done until you establish the complex number system in terms of R which we are familiar with, and defining the arithmetic options and such. The construction of the complex field in terms of R and continually building off this idea the entire book was very fun and intuitive. It is a great help to read the semester before you take a more rigorous course in analysis, because it will give you a peak at its subtleties without beating you over the head with them.

This book does a good job of introducing the student to the theory of complex analysis without overwhelming them with proofs. Alot of the excerises are calculator based and the examples are very detailed.

This book is useful for learning both the theorems and applications of complex functions. It is better organized and more up to date than other books I found in the library. The proofs and examples are complete and easy to understand and there are many well composed figures which help illustrate the concepts. I learned a lot about complex sequences and series and enjoyed the many practical examples like conformal mappings. The computer supplements for Maple and Mathematica look interesting. I can see how complex analysis is used in the real world.

As a self-learner, I was looking for a self-contained book that would teach the fundamentals of complex analysis in a straight-forward manner without getting bogged down with a lot of advanced level mathematical jargon and proofs on every page. I was also looking for a book that would show how complex analysis is applied to various physical problems. I found all of this nicely packaged in this book. The explanations for the various topics were clear, with a lot of geometrical interpretations so that you could picture what was being discussed. I found the coverage of Riemann surfaces to be a good example of this approach. There are plenty of worked examples to help deepen your understanding of the material. The problems at the end of each chapter were not extremely difficult, yet helped to reinforce or extend the chapter's concepts. For a self-learner, this is a helpful approach. It not only builds understanding, but self-confidence. I found out about this book after trying to learn complex analysis with McMahon's book Complex Variables Demystified. I lost confidence in the ability of this book to provide clear explanations of the topics after discovering all of the serious errors contained within. I had to turn to the internet for clearer explanations, and found the website complement to this book. I was impressed with the website, so bought the book. I was not disappointed.

Given the title of this book, Complex Analysis for Mathematics and Engineers, it is decidedly geared for engineering students and practicing engineers (or anyone interested in mathematics). Too, for those who are applied mathematics students or practicing applied mathematicians, this book would no doubt be applicable. Indeed, this book is notably readable. For the pure mathematician, it depends. Some might enjoy it for its readability.

Pros: Explains the first few chapters content thoroughly, excellent visual representation of Julia sets, Reimann sphere, ect...

Cons: Improper definition of "entire." Applied residue theorem problems are one dimensional. Generalized residue theorem not addressed.

If you are engineering student, then you're going to love this book to death. If you are interested in pure mathematics, on the otherhand, then do not waste your time here. This book promotes absolutely no rigor whatsoever. I'm using this textbook for my complex analysis course right now, and I must say that this book is beyond boring. I have to force myself to read the book mainly to keep up with my class. I feel that doing rigorous mathematics gives the reader a sense of freedom and that they are free to do things they never thought was possible in the mathematical world. This book, on the otherhand, forces the reader to pretend like they are doing calculus I work. Been there, done that, time to move on.

Bottomline: Avoid this book if you love pure mathematics(if you have to use it for a complex analysis course, then pick up a supplmentary theoretical text that lets you enjoy the subject).

This book was in great condition and the company worked well with me in the return of the book since it wasn't exactly what I needed. I would definately use them again.