Looking for a good Differential Equations Textbook

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for Differential Equations textbooks suitable for a physics major looking to refresh their knowledge. The scope includes suggestions for both foundational texts and those that may integrate applications relevant to physics.

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  • One participant seeks recommendations for a good Differential Equations textbook to refresh their knowledge after returning to college.
  • Another participant recommends a specific textbook, providing a link to a version they found helpful.
  • A third participant suggests two additional textbooks: "Differential Equations by Lomen and Mark" and "Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems by Edwards and Penney," noting their quality.
  • This participant also mentions "Mathematical Physics by Mary Boas" as potentially covering necessary ordinary differential equations (ODE) material for physics applications.

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Participants offer multiple recommendations without a clear consensus on a single preferred textbook, indicating a variety of opinions on suitable resources.

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Participants do not specify the particular aspects of Differential Equations they find most important, nor do they clarify the prerequisites or specific applications they are considering.

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Students majoring in physics or related fields looking for textbook recommendations on Differential Equations, especially those returning to studies after a break.

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I took Differential Equations some years back and was out of college for a while. I am back to college and majoring in Physics and taking upper level physics courses. I am looking for a good Differential Equations textbook that I can use to refresh and keep. Any recommendations? Thanks!
 
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Differential Equations by Lomen and Mark
Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems by Edwards and Penney

Really good books !

Needless to mention that Mathematical Physics by Mary Boas might have all ODE stuff needed for Physics.
 

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