Handbook of Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations (Hardcover)

~ Andrei D. Polyanin (Author), Valentin F. Zaitsev (Author) "1 . Suppose w(x, t) is a solution of this equation..." (more)
Key Phrases: degenerate solution linear, separable solution linear, case ofequation, Korteweg-de Vries, Equations Involving Arbitrary Functions, The von Mises (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review

- William Schiesser, Lehigh University

Accolades for other handbooks by Polyanin and Zaitsev:

The authors are to be congratulated for somehow making this book so approachable. From the well-ordered table of contents to the clear index, this book promises to be one that will be used regularly, rather than gather dust on a shelf. Handbook of Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations is a total success from the standpoint of offering a complete, easy-to-use solution guide.
The Industrial Physicist, October/November 2004

[T]his book serves as a reference for scientists, mathematicians and engineers. Any research library with strengths in these areas would do well to have this book available, as there are no others quite like it.
- E-Streams, Vol 7, No. 10, October 2004

… exceptionally well organized and clear: the form of the equation is followed by its exact solutions. … It is an easy process to locate the equation of interest. … This handbook follows in the CRC tradition of presenting a complete and usable reference. … A valuable reference work for anyone working with nonlinear partial differential equations. Summing Up: Recommended.
- Choice, June 2004, Vol. 41, No. 10

… exceptionally well organized and clear: the form of the equation is followed by its exact solutions. … It is an easy process to locate the equation of interest. … This handbook follows in the CRC tradition of presenting a complete and usable reference. … A valuable reference work for anyone working with nonlinear partial differential equations. Summing Up: Recommended.
- Choice, June 2004, Vol. 41, No. 10

Product Description

The Handbook of Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations is the latest in a series of acclaimed handbooks by these authors and presents exact solutions of more than 1600 nonlinear equations encountered in science and engineering--many more than any other book available. The equations include those of parabolic, hyperbolic, elliptic and other types, and the authors pay special attention to equations of general form that involve arbitrary functions.A supplement at the end of the book discusses the classical and new methods for constructing exact solutions to nonlinear euqations. To accommodate different mathematical backgrounds, the authors avoid wherever possible the use of special terminology, outline some of the methods in a schematic, simplified manner, and arrange the equations in increasing order of complexity.Highlights of the Handbook:

Product Details

• Hardcover: 840 pages
• Publisher: Chapman & Hall/CRC; 1 edition (October 29, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584883553
• ISBN-13: 978-1584883555
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #334,451 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most reliable source of solvable nonlinear PDEs, January 16, 2007

By	Alexei Zhurov "PhD" (Cardiff, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It is a very rare occasion when a nonlinear partial differential equation admits an exact solution. Such cases are of the utmost importance as they enable the full and most detailed analysis of the problem concerned. This reference book contains the most extended list of nonlinear PDEs known to be solvable to date and gives not only their exact solutions but also solution methods.

It is a really good book.