Linear Differential Equations and Oscillators

1. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-0-367-13718-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 324 Seiten, Format (B × H): 241 mm x 162 mm, Gewicht: 628 g

Reihe: Mathematics and Physics for Science and Technology

Linear Differential Equations and Oscillators is the first book within Ordinary Differential Equations with Applications to Trajectories and Vibrations, Six-volume Set. As a set, they are the fourth volume in the series Mathematics and Physics Applied to Science and Technology. This first book consists of chapters 1 and 2 of the fourth volume.

The first chapter covers linear differential equations of any order whose unforced solution can be obtained from the roots of a characteristic polynomial, namely those: (i) with constant coefficients; (ii) with homogeneous power coefficients with the exponent equal to the order of derivation. The method of characteristic polynomials is also applied to (iii) linear finite difference equations of any order with constant coefficients. The unforced and forced solutions of (i,ii,iii) are examples of some general properties of ordinary differential equations.

The second chapter applies the theory of the first chapter to linear second-order oscillators with one degree-of-freedom, such as the mechanical mass-damper-spring-force system and the electrical self-resistor-capacitor-battery circuit. In both cases are treated free undamped, damped, and amplified oscillations; also forced oscillations including beats, resonance, discrete and continuous spectra, and impulsive inputs.

- Describes general properties of differential and finite difference equations, with focus on linear equations and constant and some power coefficients

- Presents particular and general solutions for all cases of differential and finite difference equations

- Provides complete solutions for many cases of forcing including resonant cases

- Discusses applications to linear second-order mechanical and electrical oscillators with damping

- Provides solutions with forcing including resonance using the characteristic polynomial, Green' s functions, trigonometrical series, Fourier integrals and Laplace transforms

Zielgruppe

Academic and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Braga da Costa Campos, Luis Manuel

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Numerik und Wissenschaftliches Rechnen Angewandte Mathematik, Mathematische Modelle
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematische Analysis Differentialrechnungen und -gleichungen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Three Cases of Characteristic Polynomials. 2. The Damped/Amplified and Forced Oscillator.

Über Autor(innen)

Luis Manuel Braga da Costa Campos graduated in 1972 as a Mechanical Engineer from the Instituto Superior Tecnico (IST) of Lisbon Technical University. His tutorials as a student (1970) were followed by a career at the same institution (IST) through all levels: Assistant (1972), Assistant with tenure (1974), Assistant Professor (1978), Associate Professor (1982), Chair de Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (1985). He has been coordinator of undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in Aerospace Engineering since their creation in 1991. He is also coordinator of the Scientific Area of Applied and Aerospace Mechanics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and director and founder of the Center for Aeronautical and Space Science and Technology.