Description
The study of complex variables is beautiful from a purely mathematical point of view, and very useful for solving a wide array of problems arising in applications. This introduction to complex variables, suitable as a text for a one-semester course, has been written for undergraduate students in applied mathematics, science, and engineering. Based on the authors' extensive teaching experience, it covers topics of keen interest to these students, including ordinary differential equations, as well as Fourier and Laplace transform methods for solving partial differential equations arising in physical applications. Many worked examples, applications, and exercises are included. With this foundation, students can progress beyond the standard course and explore a range of additional topics, including generalized Cauchy theorem, Painlevé equations, computational methods, and conformal mapping with circular arcs. Advanced topics are labeled with an asterisk and can be included in the syllabus or form the basis for challenging student projects.
Contains numerous examples from a variety of engineering and physical applications
Includes answers to selected problems
Results are often motivated heuristically, before being proven rigorously, to increase the student's understanding of the relevant result
Table of Contents
1. Complex numbers and elementary functions
2. Analytic functions and integration
3. Sequences, series and singularities of complex functions
4. Residue calculus and applications of contour integration
5. Conformal mappings and applications
Appendix. Answers to selected odd-numbered exercises
References
Index.
Mark J. Ablowitz, University of Colorado Boulder Athanassios S. Fokas, University of Cambridge