Books that explain differential equations in terms of complex variable theory?

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This discussion focuses on the intersection of complex variable theory and differential equations, emphasizing the importance of complex variables in solving various differential equations. Key recommendations include "Complex Functions" by Jones and Singerman, and "Introduction to Nonlinear Differential Equations and Integral Equations" by Harold T. Davis. Additional suggestions are "Advanced Methods for Solving Differential Equations" by Anonymous and "Galois's Dream" by Michio Kuga. These texts provide valuable insights into topics such as elliptic functions, hypergeometric equations, and differential Galois theory.

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Hello,

so I know that complex variable theory is VERY relevant to the field of differential equations. The question is - are there any good not-extremely-abstruse books on differential equations that actually EXPLICITLY use complex variables?

Thanks!
 
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Many topics in differential equations are best treated in the complex domain. Obvious examples include elliptic functions, hypergeometric equations, Painleve transcendents, and differential Galois theory. Try:

Jones and Singerman, Complex Functions, Cambridge University Press.

Harold T. Davis, Introduction to Nonlinear Differential Equations and Integral Equations, Dover.

Here are two odd ducks!:

Anonymous, Advanced Methods for Solving Differential Equations, REA, 1982. (Might be hard to obtain.)

Michio Kuga, Galois's Dream, Birkhauser.
 
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INCE, E.L Ordinary Differential Equations, Dover.
 

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