Preface |
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Acknowledgments |
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Introduction to Differential Equations |
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Definitions and Terminology |
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2 | (13) |
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15 | (7) |
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Differential Equations as Mathematical Models |
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22 | (17) |
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37 | (2) |
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First-Order Differential Equations |
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39 | (56) |
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Solution Curves Without the Solution |
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40 | (11) |
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51 | (9) |
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60 | (12) |
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72 | (8) |
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Solutions by Substitutions |
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80 | (6) |
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86 | (9) |
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92 | (3) |
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Modeling with First-Order Differential Equations |
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95 | (43) |
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96 | (13) |
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109 | (12) |
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Systems of Linear and Nonlinear Differential Equations |
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121 | (17) |
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130 | (3) |
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Project Module: Harvesting of Renewable Natural Resources |
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133 | (5) |
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Higher-Order Differential Equations |
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138 | (77) |
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Preliminary Theory: Linear Equations |
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139 | (15) |
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Initial-Value and Boundary-Value Problems |
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139 | (3) |
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142 | (6) |
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148 | (6) |
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154 | (4) |
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Homogeneous Linear Equations with Constant Coefficients |
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158 | (9) |
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Undetermined Coefficients--Superposition Approach |
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167 | (11) |
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Undetermined Coefficients--Annihilator Approach |
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178 | (10) |
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188 | (5) |
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193 | (8) |
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Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination |
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201 | (6) |
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207 | (8) |
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212 | (3) |
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Modeling with Higher-Order Differential Equations |
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215 | (52) |
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Linear Equations: Initial-Value Problems |
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216 | (21) |
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Spring/Mass Systems: Free Undamped Motion |
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216 | (4) |
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Spring/Mass Systems: Free Damped Motion |
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220 | (4) |
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Spring/Mass Systems: Driven Motion |
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224 | (3) |
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227 | (10) |
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Linear Equations: Boundary-Value Problems |
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237 | (10) |
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247 | (20) |
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259 | (4) |
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Project Module: The Collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Suspension Bridge |
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263 | (4) |
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Series Solutions of Linear Equations |
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267 | (39) |
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Solutions About Ordinary Points |
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268 | (12) |
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268 | (3) |
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271 | (9) |
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Solutions About Singular Points |
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280 | (12) |
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292 | (14) |
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304 | (2) |
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306 | (58) |
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Definition of the Laplace Transform |
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307 | (7) |
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Inverse Transform and Transforms of Derivatives |
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314 | (10) |
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324 | (14) |
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Translation on the s-Axis |
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324 | (4) |
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Translation on the t-Axis |
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328 | (10) |
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Additional Operational Properties |
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338 | (13) |
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351 | (3) |
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Systems of Linear Equations |
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354 | (10) |
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361 | (3) |
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Systems of Linear First-Order Differential Equations |
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364 | (46) |
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365 | (10) |
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Homogeneous Linear Systems with Constant Coefficients |
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375 | (18) |
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Distinct Real Eigenvalues |
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376 | (4) |
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380 | (4) |
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384 | (9) |
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393 | (6) |
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399 | (11) |
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404 | (2) |
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Project Module: Earthquake Shaking of Multistory Buildings |
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406 | (4) |
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Numerical Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations |
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410 | (29) |
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Euler Methods and Error Analysis |
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411 | (6) |
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417 | (7) |
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424 | (3) |
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Higher-Order Equations and Systems |
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427 | (6) |
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Second-Order Boundary-Value Problems |
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433 | (6) |
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438 | (1) |
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Plane Autonomous Systems and Stability |
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439 | (44) |
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Autonomous Systems, Critical Points, and Periodic Solutions |
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440 | (8) |
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Stability of Linear Systems |
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448 | (10) |
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Linearization and Local Stability |
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458 | (12) |
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Modeling Using Autonomous Systems |
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470 | (13) |
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480 | (3) |
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Orthogonal Functions and Fourier Series |
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483 | (38) |
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484 | (5) |
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489 | (6) |
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Fourier Cosine and Sine Series |
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495 | (9) |
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504 | (7) |
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Bessel and Legendre Series |
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511 | (10) |
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512 | (3) |
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515 | (4) |
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519 | (2) |
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Partial Differential Equations and Boundary-Value Problems in Rectangular Coordinates |
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521 | (40) |
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Separable Partial Differential Equations |
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522 | (5) |
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Classical Equations and Boundary-Value Problems |
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527 | (6) |
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533 | (3) |
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536 | (6) |
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542 | (5) |
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Nonhomogeneous Equations and Boundary Conditions |
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547 | (4) |
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Orthogonal Series Expansions |
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551 | (4) |
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Boundary-Value Problems Involving Fourier Series in Two Variables |
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555 | (6) |
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559 | (2) |
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Boundary-Value Problems In Other Coordinate Systems |
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561 | (20) |
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Problems Involving Laplace's Equation in Polar Coordinates |
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562 | (5) |
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Problems in Polar and Cylindrical Coordinates: Bessel Functions |
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567 | (8) |
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Problems in Spherical Coordinates: Legendre Polynomials |
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575 | (6) |
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578 | (3) |
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Integral Transform Method |
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581 | (29) |
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582 | (2) |
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Applications of the Laplace Transform |
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584 | (11) |
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595 | (6) |
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601 | (9) |
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607 | (3) |
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Numerical Solutions of Partial Differential Equations |
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611 | (6) |
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617 | (8) |
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APPENDIXES |
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1 | (2) |
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II Introduction to Matrices |
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3 | (22) |
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Selected Answers for Odd-Numbered Problems |
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Index |
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