Advanced mathematical methods for scientists and engineers : asymptotic methods and perturbation theory /

Bender, Carl M., 1943-

Advanced mathematical methods for scientists and engineers : asymptotic methods and perturbation theory / by Carl M. Bender, Steven A. Orszag. - 1st ed. - New York ; London : Springer Science+Business Media, 1999. - xiv, 593 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Originally published: New York : McGraw-Hill, 1978. Index : p. 581-593.

Includes bibliographical references.

Presents the methods of asymptotics and perturbation theory and explains how to use these methods to obtain approximate analytical solutions to differential and difference equations. This book teaches the insights and problem-solving skills that are most useful in solving mathematical problems arising in the course of modern research.

9781441931870 (pbk.)


Differential equations--Numerical solutions.
Difference equations--Numerical solutions.
Engineering mathematics.
Science--Mathematics.





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515.35 / BEN