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An Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations

An Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations

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Publisher's Synopsis

This refreshing, introductory textbook covers both standard techniques for solving ordinary differential equations, as well as introducing students to qualitative methods such as phase-plane analysis. The presentation is concise, informal yet rigorous; it can be used either for 1-term or 1-semester courses. Topics such as Euler's method, difference equations, the dynamics of the logistic map, and the Lorenz equations, demonstrate the vitality of the subject, and provide pointers to further study. The author also encourages a graphical approach to the equations and their solutions, and to that end the book is profusely illustrated. The files to produce the figures using MATLAB are all provided in an accompanying website. Numerous worked examples provide motivation for and illustration of key ideas and show how to make the transition from theory to practice. Exercises are also provided to test and extend understanding: solutions for these are available for teachers.

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Cambridge University Press

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Book information

ISBN: 9780521826501
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 515.352
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 399
Weight: 983g
Height: 255mm
Width: 181mm
Spine width: 26mm