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Record Nr.

UNINA9910502645003321

Autore

Zhu Yichao

Titolo

Equations and Analytical Tools in Mathematical Physics : A Concise Introduction / / by Yichao Zhu

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2021

ISBN

9789811654411

9811654417

Edizione

[1st ed. 2021.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (255 pages)

Collana

Physics and Astronomy Series

Disciplina

515.353

Soggetti

Mathematical physics

Mathematics

Differential equations

Mathematical Methods in Physics

Applications of Mathematics

Mathematical Physics

Differential Equations

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Part I – Second-order Linear Partial Differential Equations -- Chapter 1 Wave Equation -- Chapter 2 Heat Equation -- Chapter 3 Poisson’s Equation -- Chapter 4 Discussion on Second-order Linear Partial Differential Equations -- Part II – Special Functions -- Chapter 5 Bessel Function -- Chapter 6 Legendre Polynomial -- Chapter 7 Special Functions through Hypergeometric Function.

Sommario/riassunto

This book highlights a concise and readable introduction to typical treatments of partial differential equations in mathematical physics. Mathematical physics is regarded by many as a profound discipline. In conventional textbooks of mathematical physics, the known and the new pieces of knowledge often intertwine with each other. The book aims to ease readers' struggle by facilitating a smooth transition to new knowledge. To achieve so, the author designs knowledge maps before each chapter and provides comparative summaries in each chapter whenever appropriate. Through these unique ways, readers can clarify the underlying structures among different equations and extend one's



vision to the big picture. The book also emphasizes applications of the knowledge by providing practical examples. The book is intended for all those interested in mathematical physics, enabling them to develop a solid command in using partial differential equations to solve physics and engineering problems in a not-so-painful learning experience.