Free and Moving Boundary Problems (Oxford Science Publications) - Softcover

Crank, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198533705 ISBN 13: 9780198533702

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1988

Synopsis

Free and moving boundary problems occur in such varied subjects as hydrology, heat flow, metallurgy, molecular diffusion, flame propagation, steel and glass production, and oil drilling and mathematical finance. This book presents a comprehensive account of the mathematical formulation of such problems and many new methods of solution. Computer methods, which allow multi-dimensional, multi-phase practical problems to be solved, are discussed. This book was written because of the upsurge of interest and research in this field. It bridges the gap between the various interested parties (including mathematicians, numerical and financial analysts, hydrologists, mechanical and chemical engineers, soil scientists, molecular biologists, physicists, metallurgists, and material scientists). The examples given are drawn from a variety of these fields. "... a broad but detailed account on mathematical and numerical methods for free and moving boundary problems that will be accessible to researchers both in the applied sciences and in applied mathematics.", C M Elliot, SIAM, Dec. 1988

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Review

This is a review on the grand scale, invaluable to those working in the area, as well as an excellent introduction to this expanding field for any scientist. (The Times Higher Education Supplement)

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198533705
• ISBN 13: 9780198533702
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 440