
Difference Equations
Theory, Applications and Advanced Topics, Third Edition
Ronald E. Mickens(Author)
CRC Press
3rd Edition
Published on 9. April 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
555 pages
978-1-138-89423-5 (ISBN)
Description
Difference Equations: Theory, Applications and Advanced Topics, Third Edition provides a broad introduction to the mathematics of difference equations and some of their applications. Many worked examples illustrate how to calculate both exact and approximate solutions to special classes of difference equations. Along with adding several advanced topics, this edition continues to cover general, linear, first-, second-, and n-th order difference equations; nonlinear equations that may be reduced to linear equations; and partial difference equations.
New to the Third Edition
New chapter on special topics, including discrete Cauchy-Euler equations; gamma, beta, and digamma functions; Lambert W-function; Euler polynomials; functional equations; and exact discretizations of differential equations
New chapter on the application of difference equations to complex problems arising in the mathematical modeling of phenomena in engineering and the natural and social sciences
Additional problems in all chapters
Expanded bibliography to include recently published texts related to the subject of difference equations
Suitable for self-study or as the main text for courses on difference equations, this book helps readers understand the fundamental concepts and procedures of difference equations. It uses an informal presentation style, avoiding the minutia of detailed proofs and formal explanations.
New to the Third Edition
New chapter on special topics, including discrete Cauchy-Euler equations; gamma, beta, and digamma functions; Lambert W-function; Euler polynomials; functional equations; and exact discretizations of differential equations
New chapter on the application of difference equations to complex problems arising in the mathematical modeling of phenomena in engineering and the natural and social sciences
Additional problems in all chapters
Expanded bibliography to include recently published texts related to the subject of difference equations
Suitable for self-study or as the main text for courses on difference equations, this book helps readers understand the fundamental concepts and procedures of difference equations. It uses an informal presentation style, avoiding the minutia of detailed proofs and formal explanations.
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Series
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Researchers and students in mathematics and physics.
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
834 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-89423-5 (9781138894235)
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Person
Ronald E. Mickens
Content
1. The Difference Calculus 2. First-Order Difference Equations 3. Linear Difference Equations 4. Linear Difference Equations with Constant Coefficients 5. Linear Partial Difference Equations 6. Nonlinear Difference Equations 7. Applications 8. Advanced Topics 9. Advanced Applications Appendix. Bibliography. Index.