Fields, Flows and Waves: An Introduction to Continuum Models (Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Series)

Author: Parker, David F.

Edition: 2003

Format: Kindle eBook

Number Of Pages: 284

Release Date: 06-12-2012

Languages: English

Binding: Kindle Edition

Details:

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 – partial differential equations, differential equations, Fourier series, and linear algebra – 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.