Special Functions of Mathematics for Engineers - Softcover

Andrews, Larry C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0819483710 ISBN 13: 9780819483713

Publisher: Society of Photo Optical, 1997

Synopsis

Modern engineering and physical science applications demand a thorough knowledge of applied mathematics, particularly special functions. These typically arise in applications such as communication systems, electro-optics, nonlinear wave propagation, electromagnetic theory, electric circuit theory, and quantum mechanics. This text systematically introduces special functions and explores their properties and applications in engineering and science.Contents - Preface to the Second Edition - Preface to the First Edition - Notation for Special Functions - Infinite Series, Improper Integrals, and Infinite Products - The Gamma Function and Related Functions - Other Functions Defined by Integrals - Legendre Polynomials and Related Functions - Other Orthogonal Polynomials - Bessel Functions - Bessel Functions of Other Kinds - Applications Involving Bessel Functions - The Hypergeometric Function - The Confluent Hypergeometric Functions - Generalized Hypergeometric Functions - Applications Involving Hypergeometric-Type Functions - Bibliography - Appendix: A List of Special Function Formulas - Selected Answers to Exercises - Index

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Review

suitable for use as a classroom text in courses dealing with higher mathematical functions or as reference text for practicing engineers and scientists (Zentralblatt fur Mathematik)

About the Author

Professor of Mathematics at University of Central Florida. Also member of Department of Electrical Engineering. DPhil from Michigan State University in theoretical mechanics. Interests in laser propagation through turbulent media, signal processing, special functions. In short, a wide background in (mathematical) physical sciences.

Edition details

• Publisher: Society of Photo Optical
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0819483710
• ISBN 13: 9780819483713
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 479