Partial Differential Equations book

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for introductory and advanced books on partial differential equations, specifically looking for texts that include solution methods for mathematical physics equations without requiring overly complex mathematics.

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Main Points Raised

  • Goldbeetle expresses interest in finding an introductory book on partial differential equations that balances rigor with accessibility.
  • One participant suggests "Boyce and DiPrima" as a potential resource, noting it was recommended for a chemistry-oriented student but questions its applicability for someone with a mathematical focus.
  • Another participant points out that "Boyce and DiPrima" primarily addresses ordinary differential equations, not partial differential equations, and recommends "Applied Partial Differential Equations" by Haberman as a standard text for a first course in the subject.
  • A later reply supports the recommendation of Haberman's text.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on a single recommended text, as participants highlight different focuses of the suggested books and their relevance to the original request.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the distinction between ordinary and partial differential equations, indicating that some recommendations may not fully align with the request for partial differential equations specifically.

Goldbeetle
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Dear all,
I'm interested in partial differential equations. I would like to find an introductory book with solutions methods of known mathematical phisycs equations, rigorous but no high-tech math, and one a more advanced in terms of math.

Do you have any text to recommend?

Thank you for your time and attention.

Goldbeetle
 
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Here is a link to the post, that was given as an answer to my question. Very similar to yours I think but I asked for some more maths as well. Basically Howers recommends
Howers said:
...I strongly suggest you study differential equations from a book like Boyce and DiPrima.

This was though given as a suggestion to a science (Chemistry) oriented student. So you might be more of a mathematician not sure.
 
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It's worth noting that Boyce and DiPrima primarily covers ordinary differential equations, while the parent poster asked for a book on partial differential equations. One of the standard texts for a first course in partial differential equations is Applied Partial Differential Equations by Haberman.
 
I second Haberman.
 

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