Difference Equations: From Rabbits to Chaos
Cull, Paul; Flahive, Mary E.; Robson, Robby
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Description for Difference Equations: From Rabbits to Chaos
hardcover. Difference equations are models of the world around us. From clocks to computers to chromosomes, processing discrete objects in discrete steps is a common theme. This text covers the basics of difference equations and some of their applications in computing and in population biology. Series: Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics. Num Pages: 405 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
In this new text, designed for sophomores studying mathematics and computer science, the authors cover the basics of difference equations and some of their applications in computing and in population biology. Each chapter leads to techniques that can be applied by hand to small examples or programmed for larger problems. Along the way, the reader will use linear algebra and graph theory, develop formal power series, solve combinatorial problems, visit Perron—Frobenius theory, discuss pseudorandom number generation and integer factorization, and apply the Fast Fourier Transform to multiply polynomials quickly.
The book contains many worked examples and over 250 exercises. While ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
405
Condition
New
Series
Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics
Number of Pages
392
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387232331
SKU
V9780387232331
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99-15
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From the reviews: "The book under review is written for advanced undergraduate majors. … This book is well written and easy to read, with a large number of exercises … . Difference equations: from rabbits to chaos is a good text for those who want to teach an introductory course in recurrences from a collection ... Read more