Böcker av Wolfgang Arendt

This textbook introduces the study of partial differential equations using both analytical and numerical methods. By intertwining the two complementary approaches, the authors create an ideal foundation for further study. Motivating examples from the physical sciences, engineering, and economics complete this integrated approach.A showcase of models begins the book, demonstrating how PDEs arise in practical problems that involve heat, vibration, fluid flow, and financial markets. Several important characterizing properties are used to classify mathematical similarities, then elementary methods are used to solve examples of hyperbolic, elliptic, and parabolic equations. From here, an accessible introduction to Hilbert spaces and the spectral theorem lay the foundation for advanced methods. Sobolev spaces are presented first in dimension one, before being extended to arbitrary dimension for the study of elliptic equations. An extensive chapter on numerical methods focuses onfinite difference and finite element methods. Computer-aided calculation with Maple¿ completes the book. Throughout, three fundamental examples are studied with different tools: Poisson¿s equation, the heat equation, and the wave equation on Euclidean domains. The Black¿Scholes equation from mathematical finance is one of several opportunities for extension.Partial Differential Equations offers an innovative introduction for students new to the area. Analytical and numerical tools combine with modeling to form a versatile toolbox for further study in pure or applied mathematics. Illuminating illustrations and engaging exercises accompany the text throughout. Courses in real analysis and linear algebra at the upper-undergraduate level are assumed.

This textbook introduces the study of partial differential equations using both analytical and numerical methods. By intertwining the two complementary approaches, the authors create an ideal foundation for further study. Motivating examples from the physical sciences, engineering, and economics complete this integrated approach.A showcase of models begins the book, demonstrating how PDEs arise in practical problems that involve heat, vibration, fluid flow, and financial markets. Several important characterizing properties are used to classify mathematical similarities, then elementary methods are used to solve examples of hyperbolic, elliptic, and parabolic equations. From here, an accessible introduction to Hilbert spaces and the spectral theorem lay the foundation for advanced methods. Sobolev spaces are presented first in dimension one, before being extended to arbitrary dimension for the study of elliptic equations. An extensive chapter on numerical methods focuses on finite difference and finite element methods. Computer-aided calculation with Maple¿ completes the book. Throughout, three fundamental examples are studied with different tools: Poisson¿s equation, the heat equation, and the wave equation on Euclidean domains. The Black¿Scholes equation from mathematical finance is one of several opportunities for extension.Partial Differential Equations offers an innovative introduction for students new to the area. Analytical and numerical tools combine with modeling to form a versatile toolbox for further study in pure or applied mathematics. Illuminating illustrations and engaging exercises accompany the text throughout. Courses in real analysis and linear algebra at the upper-undergraduate level are assumed.

Dieses Lehrbuch gibt eine Einführung in die partiellen Differenzialgleichungen. Wir beginnen mit einigen ganz konkreten Beispielen aus den Natur-, Ingenieur und Wirtschaftswissenschaften. Danach werden elementare Lösungsmethoden dargestellt, z.B. für die Black-Scholes-Gleichung aus der Finanzmathematik. Schließlich wird die analytische Untersuchung großer Klassen von partiellen Differenzialgleichungen dargestellt, wobei Hilbert-Raum-Methoden im Mittelpunkt stehen. Numerische Verfahren werden eingeführt und mit konkreten Beispielen behandelt. Zu jedem Kapitel finden sich Übungsaufgaben, mit deren Hilfe der Stoff eingeübt und vertieft werden kann. Dieses Buch richtet sich an Studierende im Bachelor oder im ersten Master-Jahr sowohl in der (Wirtschafts-)Mathematik als auch in den Studiengängen Informatik, Physik und Ingenieurwissenschaften.Die 2. Auflage ist vollständig durchgesehen, an vielen Stellen didaktisch weiter optimiert und um die Beschreibung variationeller Methoden in Raum und Zeit für zeitabhängige Probleme ergänzt.Stimme zur ersten AuflageAuf dieses Lehrbuch haben wir gewartet.Prof. Dr. Andreas Kleinert in zbMATH