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Record Nr.

UNINA9910299982703321

Autore

Dineen Seán

Titolo

Multivariate Calculus and Geometry / / by Seán Dineen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Springer London : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014

ISBN

1-4471-6419-9

Edizione

[3rd ed. 2014.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XIV, 257 p. 103 illus.)

Collana

Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Series, , 1615-2085

Disciplina

515

Soggetti

Mathematics

Mathematics, general

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction to Differentiable Functions -- Level Sets and Tangent Spaces -- Lagrange Multipliers -- Maxima and Minima on Open Sets -- Curves in Rn -- Line Integrals -- The Frenet–Serret Equations -- Geometry of Curves in R3 -- Double Integration -- Parametrized Surfaces in R3 -- Surface Area -- Surface Integrals -- Stokes’ Theorem -- Triple Integrals -- The Divergence Theorem -- Geometry of Surfaces in R3 -- Gaussian Curvature -- Geodesic Curvature.

Sommario/riassunto

Multivariate calculus can be understood best by combining geometric insight, intuitive arguments, detailed explanations and mathematical reasoning. This textbook has successfully followed this programme. It additionally provides a solid description of the basic concepts, via familiar examples, which are then tested in technically demanding situations. In this new edition the introductory chapter and two of the chapters on the geometry of surfaces have been revised. Some exercises have been replaced and others provided with expanded solutions. Familiarity with partial derivatives and a course in linear algebra are essential prerequisites for readers of this book. Multivariate Calculus and Geometry is aimed primarily at higher level undergraduates in the mathematical sciences. The inclusion of many practical examples involving problems of several variables will appeal to mathematics, science and engineering students.