Symmetry Methods for Differential Equations: A Beginner's Guide - Softcover

Hydon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521497868 ISBN 13: 9780521497862

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

An introduction to symmetry methods, informally written and aimed at applied mathematicians, physicists, and engineers.

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Review

'Hydon's book stands out as perhaps the best introductory level text currently available ... Hydon's book is extremely well-written, and a welcome addition to the literature on Lie's methods. The author has clearly devoted a lot of effort to pedagogical details, and the exposition is designed to effortlessly bring the beginning student up to speed in basic applications of the method.' Peter Olver, ZAMM

'I really enjoyed reading this book and I am planning on using some parts for one of my next courses.' Monatshefte für Mathematik

'... a nice introduction to symmetry methods for ordinary and partial differential equations written with passion by a specialist ... after a few pages it becomes clear that the book is written in a lucid and precise manner.' Zentralblatt MATH

'This new book by Peter Hydon ... is eminently suitable for advanced undergraduates and beginning postgraduate students ... Overall I thoroughly recommend this book and believe that it will be a useful textbook for introducing students to symmetry methods for differential equations.' Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics

'Throughout the text numerous examples are worked out in detail and the exercises have been well chosen. this is the most readable text on this material I have seen and I would recommend the book for self-study (as an introduction).' MathSciNet

'It is very suitable for, and is specifically aimed at, postgraduate courses in the field. it is the more enjoyable for being written with infectious enthusiasm and there is a good selection of examples.' Mathematical Gazette

Book Description

This book is a straightforward introduction to symmetry methods, and is aimed at applied mathematicians, physicists, and engineers. The presentation is informal, using many worked examples to illustrate the main symmetry methods. It is designed to enable postgraduates and advanced undergraduates to master the main techniques quickly and easily.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521497868
• ISBN 13: 9780521497862
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228