TY - BOOK AU - Bagchi,Bijan Kumar TI - Partial Differential Equations for Mathematical Physicists SN - 9780429276477 AV - QA371 U1 - 515/.353 23 PY - 2020/// CY - Boca Raton, FL PB - CRC Press KW - Differential equations, Partial KW - Mathematical physics KW - MATHEMATICS / General KW - bisacsh KW - MATHEMATICS / Arithmetic KW - MATHEMATICS / Differential Equations N2 - Partial Differential Equations for Mathematical Physicistsis intended for graduate students, researchers of theoretical physics and applied mathematics, and professionals who want to take a course in partial differential equations. This book offers the essentials of the subject with theprerequisite being only an elementary knowledge of introductory calculus, ordinary differential equations, and certain aspects of classical mechanics. We have stressed more the methodologies of partial differential equations and how they can be implemented as tools for extracting their solutions rather thandwelling on the foundational aspects. After covering some basic material, the book proceeds to focus mostly on the three main types of second order linear equations, namely those belonging to the elliptic, hyperbolic, and parabolic classes. For such equations a detailed treatment is given of the derivation of Green's functions, and of the roles of characteristics and techniques required in handling the solutions with the expected amount of rigor. In this regard we have discussed at length the method of separation variables, application of Green's function technique, and employment of Fourier and Laplace's transforms. Also collected in the appendices are some useful results from the Dirac delta function, Fourier transform, and Laplace transform meant to be used as supplementary materials to the text. A good number of problems is worked out andan equallylarge number of exercises has been appended at the end of each chapter keeping in mind the needs of the students. It is expected that this book will provide a systematic and unitary coverage of the basics of partial differential equations. Key Features An adequate and substantive exposition of the subject. Covers a wide range of important topics. Maintainsmathematical rigor throughout. Organizes materials in a self-contained way with each chapter ending with a summary. Contains a large number of worked out problems UR - https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429276477 UR - http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf ER -