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Books in Mathematics

The Mathematics collection presents a range of foundational and advanced research content across applied and discrete mathematics, including fields such as Computational Mathematics; Differential Equations; Linear Algebra; Modelling & Simulation; Numerical Analysis; Probability & Statistics.

    • Boundary Value Problems and Partial Differential Equations

      • 7th Edition
      • David L. Powers + 3 more
      • English
      For over fifty years, Boundary Value Problems and Partial Differential Equations, Seventh Edition has provided advanced students an accessible and practical introduction to deriving, solving, and interpreting explicit solutions involving partial differential equations with boundary and initial conditions. Fully revised and now in its Seventh Edition, this valued text aims to be comprehensive without affecting the accessibility and convenience of the original. The resource’s main tool is Fourier analysis, but the work covers other techniques, including Laplace transform, Fourier transform, numerical methods, characteristics, and separation of variables, as well, to provide well-rounded coverage. Mathematical modeling techniques are illustrated in derivations, which are widely used in engineering and science. In particular, this includes the modeling of heat distribution, a vibrating string or beam under various boundary conditions and constraints. New to this edition, the text also now uniquely discusses the beam equation. Throughout the text, examples and exercises have been included, pulled from the literature based on popular problems from engineering and science. These include some "outside-the-box" exercises at the end of each chapter, which provide challenging and thought-provoking practice that can also be used to promote classroom discussion. Chapters also include Projects, problems that synthesize or dig more deeply into the material that are slightly more involved than standard book exercises, and which are intended to support team solutions. Additional materials, exercises, animations, and more are also accessible to students via links and in-text QR codes to support practice and subject mastery.
    • An Introduction to Writing Mathematical Proofs

      Shifting Gears from Calculus to Advanced Mathematics
      • 1st Edition
      • Thomas Bieske
      • English
      An Introduction to Writing Mathematical Proofs: Shifting Gears from Calculus to Advanced Mathematics addresses a critical gap in mathematics education, particularly for students transitioning from calculus to more advanced coursework. Recognizing the challenges many students face in proof-writing and mathematical logic, this textbook is designed for those with little to no prior experience. It provides a structured and supportive approach, guiding students through the intricacies of writing proofs while building a solid foundation in essential mathematical concepts.The book is organized into three comprehensive sections. The first section introduces elementary proof methods, beginning with fundamental topics such as sets and mathematical logic, and systematically developing the properties of real numbers and geometry from a proof-writing perspective. The second section delves into advanced proof methods, introducing quantifiers and techniques such as proof by induction, counterexamples, contraposition, and contradiction. Finally, the third section applies these techniques to a variety of mathematical topics, including functions, equivalence relations, countability, and a variety of algebraic activities, allowing students to synthesize their learning in meaningful ways.An Introduction to Writing Mathematical Proofs: Shifting Gears from Calculus to Advanced Mathematics not only equips students with essential proof-writing skills but also fosters a deeper understanding of mathematical reasoning. Each chapter features clearly defined objectives, fully worked examples, and a diverse array of exercises designed to encourage exploration and independent learning. Supplemented by an Instructors' Resources guide hosted online, this text is an invaluable companion for undergraduate students eager to master the art of writing mathematical proofs.
    • Implementing R for Statistics

      • 1st Edition
      • Muhammad Imran + 3 more
      • English
      Implementing R for Statistics provides comprehensive coverage of basic statistical concepts using this important open-source programming language tool, from installing R and RStudio, to exploring its basic structure and uses, to extending some core functions such as vectors, basic mathematical operations, and data frames. The book will help readers understand the latest advances in the R programming language, as R allows for sophisticated and elegant data visualization. Illustrated examples are an integral part of the text, carefully designed to apply the core principles illustrated in the text to emerging topics in the field.The text also focuses on exploiting the flexible and user-friendly nature of R. Basic concepts and recent advances in the field, including understanding the R basics, as well as implementing and practicing them in statistics, are also covered. This first edition is an essential text for students, lecturers, data scientists, and applied researchers in all areas of statistics, as well as in related fields such as biostatistics, health care, finance, risk management, social sciences, market research, and environmental and climate research.
    • An Introduction to Point-Set Topology

      A Hybrid Texas Style Approach
      • 1st Edition
      • Shelby J. Kilmer
      • English
      An Introduction to Point-Set Topology is intended for use in a beginning topology course for undergraduates or as an elective course for graduate students. The book’s style can be thought of as a hybrid between the Texas style (Moore method) of teaching topology and the more traditional styles. In the Texas style the students are given the definitions and the statements of the theorems and then they present their proofs to the class. This type of participation builds students’ confidence and provides them with a deeper understanding of the subject that they will retain longer. This text offers some of the theorems with their proofs and leaves others for the students to prove and present. Those theorems chosen to have their proofs presented in the text keep the course moving forward under the instructors’ guidance and increase student comprehension. An Introduction to Point-Set Topology covers a broad range of topological concepts, including but not limited to, metric spaces, topological spaces, homeomorphisms, connected sets, compact sets, product spaces, Hausdorff spaces, sequences, limits, weak topologies, the axiom of choice, Zorn’s lemma, and Nets. Incorporating both historical references and color graphics, the material keeps readers engaged. The book’s goals include increasing student participation, thus promoting a deeper knowledge through an intuitive understanding of how and why topology was developed in the way that it was. This “instructor-friendly... accessible text is also accompanied by a detailed solutions manual to support both experienced topologists and other mathematicians who would like to teach topology.
    • Machine Learning Solutions for Inverse Problems: Part A

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 26
      • English
      Machine Learning Solutions for Inverse Problems: Part A, Volume 26 in the Handbook of Numerical Analysis, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including Data-Driven Approaches for Generalized Lasso Problems, Implicit Regularization of the Deep Inverse Prior via (Inertial) Gradient Flow, Generalized Hardness of Approximation, Hallucinations, and Trustworthiness in Machine Learning for Inverse Problems, Energy-Based Models for Inverse Imaging Problems, Regularization Theory of Stochastic Iterative Methods for Solving Inverse Problems, and more.Other sections cover Advances in Identifying Differential Equations from Noisy Data Observations, The Complete Electrode Model for Electrical Impedance Tomography: A Comparative Study of Deep Learning and Analytical Methods, Learned Iterative Schemes: Neural Network Architectures for Operator Learning, Jacobian-Free Backpropagation for Unfolded Schemes with Convergence Guarantees, and Operator Learning Meets Inverse Problems: A Probabilistic Perspective
    • Elementary Real Analysis

      A Practical Introduction
      • 1st Edition
      • Thomas Bieske
      • English
      Elementary Real Analysis: A Practical Introduction provides a robust foundation for success in real analysis, presenting traditional material in an accessible, engaging manner with the support of clearly outlined learning objectives and exercises.Organized into two well-designed sections, the book begins with a comprehensive review of prerequisite knowledge. Section I includes chapters such as “Sets,” “Properties of Real Numbers,” “Properties of Integers,” and “Functions and Relations,” each accompanied by a wealth of exercises that encourage exploration and practice. These chapters lay the foundation for the second section which delves into advanced topics such as sequences, continuity, and differentiation, culminating in a synthesis of concepts that prepares students for further study of mathematical analysis. For easy reference, two appendices entitled “Mathematical Statements” and “Proof Methods” provide the reader with an accessible reference to the essential language and techniques of proof writing.Whether used in a classroom or for self-directed learning, Elementary Real Analysis: A Practical Introduction is a vital companion for students seeking an introduction to real analysis, bridging the gap between basic principles and advanced mathematical concepts with clarity and precision.
    • An Introduction to Stochastic Modeling

      • 5th Edition
      • Gabriel Lord + 1 more
      • English
      An Introduction to Stochastic Modeling, Fifth Edition bridges the gap between basic probability and an intermediate level course in stochastic processes, serving as the foundation for either a one-semester or two-semester course in stochastic processes for students familiar with elementary probability theory and calculus. The objectives are to introduce students to the standard concepts and methods of stochastic modeling, to illustrate the rich diversity of applications of stochastic processes in the applied sciences, and to provide an integrated treatment of theory, applications and practical implementation. A well-regarded resource for many years, the text is an ideal foundation for a broad range of students.
    • Statistics in Industry and Government

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 53
      • English
      Statistics in Industry and Government covers industrial quality control and high-class quality maintenance in products. The book aims to cover as many applications that use statistics as an underlying tool in bringing the best quality products and industrial designs. Chapters in this new release include Analysis of Official Time Series with Ecce Signum, an R Package for Multivariate Signal Extraction and Forecasting, The Maturity Structure of Public Debt: A Granular Approach Using Indian Data, Harnessing the power of spherical intersection: A less arbitrary unsupervised learning method applied to pattern recognition within financial data, and much more.Other chapters in this release include The Use of Causal Inference with Structural Models in Industry, MSME Statistics in India, The Importance of Accurate, Timely, Credible Crime Data to Inform Crime and Justice Policy, Combining Information from Multiple Sources in Official Statistics, Active Learning of Computer Experiment with both Quantitative and Qualitative Inputs, On the use of machine learning methods for missing data problems, Optimal Experimental Planning for Experiments Based on Coherent Systems with Industrial Applications, and more.
    • Methods of Mathematical Modeling

      Advances and Applications
      • 1st Edition
      • Hemen Dutta
      • English
      Methods of Mathematical Modeling: Advances and Applications delves into recent progress in this field, highlighting innovative methods and their uses in different domains. This book covers convergence analysis involving nonlinear integral equations and boundary value problems, Navier-Stokes equations in Sobolev-Gevrey spaces, magneto-hydrodynamic... of ternary nanofluids with heat transfer effects, vortex nerve complexes in video frame shape approximation, hybrid schemes for computing hyperbolic conservation laws, and solutions to new fractional differential equations. Additionally, the book examines dynamics of Leslie-Gower type predator-prey models and models for the dynamics of generic crop and water availability.Readers will find diverse approaches, techniques, and applications needed for modeling various physical and natural systems. Each chapter is self-contained, encouraging independent study and application of the modeling examples to individual research projects. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, educators, scientists, and practitioners involved in different aspects of modeling.
    • Quaternion Generalized Inverses

      Foundations, Theory, Problems, and Solutions
      • 1st Edition
      • Ivan I. Kyrchei
      • English
      A cornerstone of linear algebra, the determinant's utility in real and complex fields is undeniable, though traditionally limited to invertibility, rank, and solving linear systems. Quaternion Generalized Inverses: Foundations, Theory, Problems, and Solutions ventures into uncharted territory: extending these concepts to linear algebra over the noncommutative quaternion skew field. The author's groundbreaking theory of "noncommutative" row–column determinants is central to this exploration, a significant advancement beyond the Moore determinant. This seven-chapter work thoroughly introduces the history of noncommutative determinants before delving into the author's theory and its application to inverse matrix computation and Cramer's rule for quaternion systems. The main portion of this work is dedicated to a comprehensive examination of quaternion generalized inverses, spanning the well-established Moore–Penrose and Drazin inverses to more recent developments such as core-EP and composite inverses. The book provides their definitions, properties, and, uniquely, their determinantal representations based on the author's noncommutative determinants. It culminates in demonstrating their powerful applications in solving a wide range of quaternion matrix equations, including Sylvester-type and constrained equations, as well as differential matrix equations.