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by C. Henry Edwards,
David E. Penney,
David T. Calvis,
Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, 4th Edition
- Differential Equations & Linear Algebra
- Contents
- Application Modules
- Preface
- 1 First-Order Differential Equations
- 2 Mathematical Models and Numerical Methods
- 2.1 Population Models
- 2.2 Equilibrium Solutions and Stability
- 2.3 Acceleration–Velocity Models Acceleration–Velocity Models
- 2.4 Numerical Approximation: Euler’s Method Numerical Approximation: Euler’s Method
- 2.5 A Closer Look at the Euler Method
- An Improvement in Euler’s Method
- 2.6 The Runge–Kutta Method The Runge–Kutta Method
- 3 Linear Systems and Matrices
- 4 Vector Spaces
- 5 Higher-Order Linear Differential Equations
- 5.1 Introduction: Second-Order Linear Equations
- 5.2 General Solutions of Linear Equations
- 5.3 Homogeneous Equations with Constant Coefficients
- 5.4 Mechanical Vibrations
- 5.5 Nonhomogeneous Equations and Undetermined Coefficients
- 5.6 Forced Oscillations and Resonance
- 6 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
- 7 Linear Systems of Differential Equations
- 7.1 First-Order Systems and Applications
- 7.2 Matrices and Linear Systems
- 7.3 The Eigenvalue Method for Linear Systems
- 7.4 A Gallery of Solution Curves of Linear Systems
- Systems of Dimension n=2
- Real Eigenvalues
- Saddle Points
- Nodes: Sinks and Sources
- Zero Eigenvalues and Straight-Line Solutions
- Repeated Eigenvalues; Proper and Improper Nodes
- The Special Case of a Repeated Zero Eigenvalue
- Complex Conjugate Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
- Pure Imaginary Eigenvalues: Centers and Elliptical Orbits
- Complex Eigenvalues: Spiral Sinks and Sources
- A 3-Dimensional Example
- 7.4 Problems
- 7.4 Application Dynamic Phase Plane Graphics
- 7.5 Second-Order Systems and Mechanical Applications*
- 7.6 Multiple Eigenvalue Solutions
- 7.7 Numerical Methods for Systems
- 7.7 Application Comets and Spacecraft
- 8 Matrix Exponential Methods
- 9 Nonlinear Systems and Phenomena
- 9.1 Stability and the Phase Plane
- 9.2 Linear and Almost Linear Systems
- 9.3 Ecological Models: Predators and Competitors
- 9.4 Nonlinear Mechanical Systems
- 10 Laplace Transform Methods
- 11 Power Series Methods
- References for Further Study
- APPENDIX A Existence and Uniqueness of Solutions
- APPENDIX B Theory of Determinants
- Answers to Selected Problems
- Index