The Classical Theory of Integral Equations: A Concise Treatment

di Stephen M. Zemyan (Autore)

Birkhauser Boston Inc, 2012

The Classical Theory of Integral Equations is a thorough, concise, and rigorous treatment of the essential aspects of the theory of integral equations.  The book provides the background and insight necessary to facilitate a complete understanding of the fundamental results in the field.  With a firm foundation for the theory in their grasp, students will be well prepared and motivated for further study.   Included in the presentation are:   A section entitled Tools of the Trade at the beginning of each chapter, providing necessary background information for comprehension of the results presented in that chapter; Thorough discussions of the analytical methods used to solve many types of integral equations; An introduction to the numerical methods that are commonly used to produce approximate solutions to integral equations; Over 80 illustrative examples that are explained in meticulous detail; Nearly 300 exercises specifically constructed to enhance the understanding of both routine and challenging concepts; Guides to Computation to assist the student with particularly complicated algorithmic procedures.   This unique textbook offers a comprehensive and balanced treatment of material needed for a general understanding of the theory of integral equations by using only the mathematical background that a typical undergraduate senior should have.  The self-contained book will serve as a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate-level students as well as for independent study.  Scientists and engineers who are working in the field will also find this text to be user friendly and informative.

• Autore: Stephen M. Zemyan
• Editore: Birkhauser Boston Inc
• Anno: 2012
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 344 p.
• Dimensioni: 235 x 155 mm
• EAN: 9780817683481

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