Presents a practical introduction to the important field of solutions for engineering and the physical sciences. This book includes topics such as: phase plane analysis for systems of two linear equations; use of equations of variation to approximate solutions; fundamental matrices and Floquet theor[...]
For over 300 years, differential equations have served as an essential tool for describing and analyzing problems in many scientific disciplines. This carefully-written textbook provides an introduction to many of the important topics associated with ordinary differential equations. Unlike most text[...]