Mathematical Methods for Scientists and Engineers
Linear and Nonlinear Systems
Published on 2. March 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
492 pages
978-0-471-57391-3 (ISBN)
Description
Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students of physics, chemistry and engineering, this textbook explores a new approach to the subject of mathematical methods, which emphasizes nonlinear systems. Emphasis is placed on practical methods, illustrated by examples of applications.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
624 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-57391-3 (9780471573913)
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Content
LINEAR SYSTEMS; Matrix Theory; The Gamma and Related Functions; Elements of Asymptotics; Evaluation of Sums: The Euler-MacLaurin Sum Expansion; Evaluation of Integrals: The Laplace Method; Differential Equations; NONLINEAR SYSTEMS; The Simple Harmonic Oscillator and the Logistic Equation; Aspects of Harmonic Motion and the Concept of Secular Terms; Equilibrium Points and the Phase Plane; Conservative Systems; Nonconservative Systems; The Method of Averaging (MOA); The Method of Multiple Times Scales (MMTS); Higher-Order Calculations; Error Analysis; One-Dimensional Iterative Maps and the Onset of Chaos; Appendix; Index.