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A self-contained introduction to the methods and techniques of symmetry analysis used to solve ODEs and PDEs Symmetry Analysis of Differential Equations: An Introduction presents an accessible approach to the uses of symmetry methods in solving both ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and partial differential equations (PDEs). Providing comprehensive coverage, the book fills a gap in the literature by discussing elementary symmetry concepts and invariance, including methods for reducing the complexity of ODEs and PDEs in an effort to solve the associated problems. Thoroughly class-tested, the author presents classical methods in a systematic, logical, and well-balanced manner. As the book progresses, the chapters graduate from elementary symmetries and the invariance of algebraic equations, to ODEs and PDEs, followed by coverage of the nonclassical method and compatibility. Symmetry Analysis of Differential Equations: An Introduction also features: Detailed, step-by-step examples to guide readers through the methods of symmetry analysis End-of-chapter exercises, varying from elementary to advanced, with select solutions to aid in the calculation of the presented algorithmic methods Symmetry Analysis of Differential Equations: An Introduction is an ideal textbook for upper-undergraduate and graduate-level courses in symmetry methods and applied mathematics. The book is also a useful reference for professionals in science, physics, and engineering, as well as anyone wishing to learn about the use of symmetry methods in solving differential equations.

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Author:   Daniel J. Arrigo
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:  

9781118721650

ISBN 10:   1118721659
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   30 January 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Electronic book text
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Table of Contents

Preface i Acknowledgements iii Dedication iv 1 An Introduction 1 1.1 What is a symmetry? 1 1.2 Lie Groups 4 1.3 Invariance of Differential Equations 6 1.4 Some Ordinary Differential Equations 8 1.5 Exercises 11 2 Ordinary Differential Equations 13 2.1 Infinitesimal Transformations 16 2.2 Lie's Invariance Condition 19 2.2.1 Exercises 22 2.3 Standard Integration Techniques 23 2.3.1 Linear Equations 24 2.3.2 Bernoulli Equation 25 2.3.3 Homogeneous Equations 26 2.3.4 Exact Equations 27 2.3.5 Riccati Equations 30 2.3.6 Exercises 31 2.4 Infinitesimal Operator and Higher Order Equations 32 2.4.1 The Infinitesimal Operator 32 2.4.2 The Extended Operator 32 2.4.3 Extension to Higher Orders 33 2.4.4 First Order Infinitesimals (revisited) 33 2.4.5 Second Order Infinitesimals 34 2.4.6 The Invariance of Second Order Equations 35 2.4.7 Equations of arbitrary order 36 2.5 Second Order Equations 36 2.5.1 Exercises 46 2.6 Higher Order Equations 47 2.6.1 Exercises 51 2.7 ODE Systems 52 2.7.1 First Order Systems 52 2.7.2 Higher Order Systems 56 2.7.3 Exercises 60 3 Partial Differential Equations 62 3.1 First Order Equations 62 3.1.1 What do we do with the symmetries of PDEs? 65 3.1.2 Direct Reductions 68 3.1.3 The Invariant Surface Condition 70 3.1.4 Exercises 71 3.2 Second Order PDEs 71 3.2.1 Heat Equation 71 3.2.2 Laplace's Equation 76 3.2.3 Burgers' Equation and a Relative 80 3.2.4 Heat equation with a source 85 3.2.5 Exercises 91 3.3 Higher Order PDEs 93 3.3.1 Exercises 98 3.4 Systems of PDEs 99 3.4.1 First order systems 99 3.4.2 Second order systems 103 3.4.3 Exercises 106 3.5 Higher Dimensional PDEs 107 3.5.1 Exercises 113 4 Nonclassical Symmetries and Compatibility 114 4.1 Nonclassical Symmetries 114 4.1.1 Invariance of the Invariant Surface Condition 116 4.1.2 The nonclassical method 117 4.2 Nonclassical Symmetry Analysis and Compatibility 125 4.3 Beyond Symmetries Analysis General compatibility126 4.3.1 Compatibility with First Order PDEs - Charpit's Method127 4.3.2 Compatibility of systems 134 4.3.3 Compatibility of the nonlinear heat equation 136 4.4 Exercises 137 4.5 Concluding Remarks 138 Solutions 139 References 145

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DANIEL J. ARRIGO, PhD, is Professor in the Department ofMathematics at the University of Central Arkansas. The author ofover 30 journal articles, his research interests include theconstruction of exact solutions of PDEs; symmetry analysis ofnonlinear PDEs; and solutions to physically important equations, such as nonlinear heat equations and governing equations modelingof granular materials and nonlinear elasticity. In 2008, Dr. Arrigoreceived the Oklahoma-Arkansas Section of the MathematicalAssociation of America's Award for Distinguished Teaching ofCollege or University Mathematics.

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