Ordinary Differential Equations
A Practical Guide

A compact treatment that takes the reader from simple examples to current research involving ordinary differential equations.

Bernd J. Schroers (Author)

9781107697492, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 29 September 2011

128 pages, 40 b/w illus. 60 exercises
21.7 x 13.9 x 0.7 cm, 0.16 kg

Ordinary Differential Equations introduces key concepts and techniques in the field and shows how they are used in current mathematical research and modelling. It deals specifically with initial value problems, which play a fundamental role in a wide range of scientific disciplines, including mathematics, physics, computer science, statistics and biology. This practical book is ideal for students and beginning researchers working in any of these fields who need to understand the area of ordinary differential equations in a short time.

Preface
1. First order differential equations
2. Systems and higher order equations
3. Second order equations and oscillations
4. Geometric methods
5. Projects
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Mathematical & statistical software [UFM], Mathematical modelling [PBWH], Differential calculus & equations [PBKJ]