A Student's Guide to Infinite Series and Sequences
Published on 2. May 2018
978-1-108-65647-4 (ISBN)
Description
Why study infinite series? Not all mathematical problems can be solved exactly or have a solution that can be expressed in terms of a known function. In such cases, it is common practice to use an infinite series expansion to approximate or represent a solution. This informal introduction for undergraduate students explores the numerous uses of infinite series and sequences in engineering and the physical sciences. The material has been carefully selected to help the reader develop the techniques needed to confidently utilize infinite series. The book begins with infinite series and sequences before moving onto power series, complex infinite series and finally onto Fourier, Legendre, and Fourier-Bessel series. With a focus on practical applications, the book demonstrates that infinite series are more than an academic exercise and helps students to conceptualize the theory with real world examples and to build their skill set in this area.
Reviews / Votes
'Ideal for students at an early stage in their physical sciences or engineering courses. ... [Bernhard W. Bach, Jr's] writing style is relaxed and easy-going, and he is at pains to not overwhelm the reader with any unnecessary background detail. A broad range of material is covered and at a level deliberately accessible for those who have not yet studied more advanced mathematical methods.' J. M. Christian, Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (ima.org.uk)More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises; 29 Line drawings, black and white
File size
2,91 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-108-65647-4 (9781108656474)
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A Student's Guide to Infinite Series and Sequences
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Person
Bernhard W. Bach, Jr is the Director of Undergraduate Laboratories at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research interests focus on Gamma ray, X-ray and UV spectroscopy, and the manufacture of diffractive optics and spectroscopic instrumentation. He has contributed to the design and construction of scientific instruments for numerous space-flight missions and synchrotron light sources around the world.
Content
Preface; 1. Infinite sequences; 2. Infinite series; 3. Power series; 4. Complex infinite series; 5. Series solutions for differential equations; 6. Fourier, Legendre, and Fourier-Bessel series; References; Index.
