Symmetry Methods for Differential Equations

Download or read book Symmetry Methods for Differential Equations written by Peter E. Hydon and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000-02-13 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A good working knowledge of symmetry methods is very valuable for those working with mathematical models. This book is a straightforward introduction to the subject for applied mathematicians, physicists, and engineers. The informal presentation uses many worked examples to illustrate the major symmetry methods. Written at a level suitable for postgraduates and advanced undergraduates, the text will enable readers to master the main techniques quickly and easily. The book contains some methods not previously published in a text, including those methods for obtaining discrete symmetries and integrating factors.