Boundary Value Problems: and Partial Differential Equations

by David L. Powers

Boundary Value Problems, Sixth Edition, is the leading text on boundary value problems and Fourier series for professionals and students in engineering, science, and mathematics who work with partial differential equations. In this updated edition, author David Powers provides a thorough overview of solving boundary value problems involving partial differential equations by the methods of separation of variables. Additional techniques used include Laplace transform and numerical methods. The book contains nearly 900 exercises ranging in difficulty from basic drills to advanced problem solving exercises. Professors and students agree that Powers is a master at creating examples and exercises that skillfully illustrate the techniques used to solve science and engineering problems. Ancillary

520 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2005

Reviews

[Noah]

Vitally important numerical methods and differential concepts for physicists and mathematicians. Would’ve liked some deeper explanation of concepts, though.

[Kloe Potter]

I’m still failing calculus though

[Geoffrey Oxsen]

This is a text book example (see what I did there :D) of an awful learning experience. I did not like the authors explanation of the derivations or the manner in which they are put forth. This book takes a very classical approach to the material which would be fine if it did anything to enrich the material.

I appreciated it when the examples were practical, however, only a small fraction of the examples are of the practical type. Many of the assignments and examples focus more on theoretical rigor then practical problem solving. Please bare in mind when reading my review that I was an engineering major in college, not a mathematics student. So for me this book was not very useful or enlightening. I feel like this book actually hindered my efforts to understand the material.