Elliptic Partial Diff Equation Element Viewpoint What .. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789819813940)

This book offers a captivating journey through the world of elliptic partial differential equations (PDEs) and their surprising appearances across science, engineering, and even everyday life. Blending mathematical rigor with an accessible and engaging style, it introduces the Laplace operator and elliptic PDEs through diverse real-world phenomena, from physics and biology to artificial intelligence and image processing.Readers will explore fundamental topics such as diffusion, wave propagation, and fluid dynamics, alongside unexpected applications -- including pattern formation in nature, traffic jams, quantum mechanics, and even the mathematics behind fighting pandemics and cancer. With a focus on both intuition and formalism, the book provides a wealth of examples, historical insights, and thought-provoking problems that make the subject come alive.Awarded the prestigious Book Prize of the Unione Matematica Italiana, this work has been praised as 'a remarkable journey through delightful applications of elliptic PDEs, all while maintaining the highest standards of mathematical rigor.' Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply curious about how mathematics shapes the world around us, this book will challenge and inspire you.

Author: Dipierro Serena
ISBN-10: 9819813948
ISBN-13: 9789819813940
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 12/11/2025
Pages: 500
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.01d