Difference Equations: An Introduction with Applications

Kelley, Walter G.

ISBN 10: 012403330X / ISBN 13: 9780124033306

Published by Academic Press, 2000

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Synopsis:

Difference Equations, Second Edition, presents a practical introduction to this important field of solutions for engineering and the physical sciences. Topic coverage includes numerical analysis, numerical methods, differential equations, combinatorics and discrete modeling. A hallmark of this revision is the diverse application to many subfields of mathematics.

• Phase plane analysis for systems of two linear equations
• Use of equations of variation to approximate solutions
• Fundamental matrices and Floquet theory for periodic systems
• LaSalle invariance theorem
• Additional applications: secant line method, Bison problem, juvenile-adult population model, probability theory
• Appendix on the use of Mathematica for analyzing difference equaitons
• Exponential generating functions
• Many new examples and exercises

From the Back Cover:

"The first edition of this book has been the best introduction to difference equations available; the second edition improves this even further." --Martin Bohner, University of Missouri-Rolla

"The authors have their finger on the current trends in difference equations. This is a well-written textbook by authors who are known as teachers and expositors." --Johnny Henderson, Auburn University

Difference Equations, Second Edition offers a practical introduction to this important field of solutions for engineering and the physical sciences. Topic coverage includes discrete modeling, differential equations, combinatorics and numerical methods. A hallmark of this revision are the diverse applications to many subfields of mathematics.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Difference Equations: An Introduction with ...
Publisher: Academic Press
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Like New
Edition: 2nd Edition