Fields, Flows and Waves An Introduction to Continuum Models |
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| Author:
| Parker, David F. |
| Series title: | Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-85233-708-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2003 |
| Publisher: | Springer
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $78.95 |
Book Description:
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This book serves as an introduction to the use of mathematics in describing collective phenomena in physics and biology. Derived from a course of innovative lectures, the book shows students early in their studies how many of the topics they have encountered â€" partial differential equations, differential equations, Fourier series, and linear algebra â€" are useful in constructing, analysing and interpreting phenomena present in the real world. Throughout, ideas are...
More DescriptionThis book serves as an introduction to the use of mathematics in describing collective phenomena in physics and biology. Derived from a course of innovative lectures, the book shows students early in their studies how many of the topics they have encountered â€" partial differential equations, differential equations, Fourier series, and linear algebra â€" are useful in constructing, analysing and interpreting phenomena present in the real world. Throughout, ideas are developed using worked examples and exercises with solution. The text does not assume a strong background in physics.