Integral Equations Of First Kind

This book studies classes of linear integral equations of the first kind most often met in applications. Since the general theory of integral equations of the first kind has not been formed yet, the book considers the equations whose solutions either are estimated in quadratures or can be reduced to well-investigated classes of integral equations of the second kind. In this book the theory of integral equations of the first kind is constructed by using the methods of the theory of functions both of real and complex variables. Special attention is paid to the inversion formulas of model equations most often met in physics, mechanics, astrophysics, chemical physics etc. The general theory of linear equations including the Fredholm, the Noether, the Hausdorff theorems, the Hilbert-Schmidt theorem, the Picard theorem and the application of this theory to the solution of boundary problems are given in this book. The book studies the equations of the first kind with the Schwarz Kernel, the Poisson and the Neumann kernels; the Volterra integral equations of the first kind, the Abel equations and some generalizations, one-dimensional and many-dimensional analogues of the Cauchy type integral and some of their applications. Contents:Brief Review of the General Theory of the Linear Equations in Metric SpacesGeneral Remarks on Linear Integral Equations of the First KindThe Picard Theorem of Solvability of a Class of Integral Equations of the First KindIntegral Equations of the First Kind with Kernels, Generated by the Schwarz KernelIntegral Equations of the First Kind with the Kernels Generated by the Poisson and Neumann KernelsSome Other Classess of Integral Equation of the First KindThe Abel Integral Equation and Some of Its GeneralizationsA Two-Dimensional Analogue of the Cauchy Type Integral and Some of Its Applications Readership: Undergraduates and graduates in applied mathematics and mathematical physics. keywords:Integral Equations;Picard Theorem;Solvability;Kernels;Schwarz Kernel;Neumann Kernels;Cauchy Type Intergral

Designed to offer applied mathematicians, physicists, chemists, engineers, geophysicists, and other scientists an elementary level explanation of integral equations of the first kind. It maintains a casual, conversational approach. The book emphasizes understanding, while deliberately avoiding special methods of highly limited application. Special features: all problems illustrate important topics covered in the text; the subject is explained using a fairly non-rigorous approach to introduce any mathematics not commonly understood by the intended audience; designed for self-study, but can also be used as a text.

Designed to offer applied mathematicians, physicists, chemists, engineers, geophysicists, an elementary level explanation of integral equations of the first kind.

This book combines theory, applications, and numerical methods, and covers each of these fields with the same weight. In order to make the book accessible to mathematicians, physicists, and engineers alike, the author has made it as self-contained as possible, requiring only a solid foundation in differential and integral calculus. The functional analysis which is necessary for an adequate treatment of the theory and the numerical solution of integral equations is developed within the book itself. Problems are included at the end of each chapter. For this third edition in order to make the introduction to the basic functional analytic tools more complete the Hahn–Banach extension theorem and the Banach open mapping theorem are now included in the text. The treatment of boundary value problems in potential theory has been extended by a more complete discussion of integral equations of the first kind in the classical Holder space setting and of both integral equations of the first and second kind in the contemporary Sobolev space setting. In the numerical solution part of the book, the author included a new collocation method for two-dimensional hypersingular boundary integral equations and a collocation method for the three-dimensional Lippmann-Schwinger equation. The final chapter of the book on inverse boundary value problems for the Laplace equation has been largely rewritten with special attention to the trilogy of decomposition, iterative and sampling methods Reviews of earlier editions: "This book is an excellent introductory text for students, scientists, and engineers who want to learn the basic theory of linear integral equations and their numerical solution." (Math. Reviews, 2000) "This is a good introductory text book on linear integral equations. It contains almost all the topics necessary for a student. The presentation of the subject matter is lucid, clear and in the proper modern framework without being too abstract." (ZbMath, 1999)

This second edition integrates the newly developed methods with classical techniques to give both modern and powerful approaches for solving integral equations. It provides a comprehensive treatment of linear and nonlinear Fredholm and Volterra integral equations of the first and second kinds. The materials are presented in an accessible and straightforward manner to readers, particularly those from non-mathematics backgrounds. Numerous well-explained applications and examples as well as practical exercises are presented to guide readers through the text. Selected applications from mathematics, science and engineering are investigated by using the newly developed methods. This volume consists of nine chapters, pedagogically organized, with six chapters devoted to linear integral equations, two chapters on nonlinear integral equations, and the last chapter on applications. It is intended for scholars and researchers, and can be used for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in applied mathematics, science and engineering. Click here for solutions manual.

This book presents the subject of integral equations in an accessible manner for a variety of applications. Emphasis is placed on understanding the subject while avoiding the abstract and compact theorems. A distinctive feature of the book is that it introduces the recent powerful and reliable developments in this field, which are not covered in traditional texts. The newly developed decomposition method, the series solution method and the direct computation method are thoroughly implemented, which allows the topic to be far more accessible. The book also includes some of the traditional techniques for comparison.Using the newly developed methods, the author successfully handles Fredholm and Volterra integral equations, singular integral equations, integro-differential equations and nonlinear integral equations, with promising results for linear and nonlinear models. Many examples are given to introduce the material in a clear and thorough fashion. In addition, many exercises are provided to build confidence, ease and skill in using the new methods.This book may be used as a text for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics and scientific areas, and as a work of reference for research study of differential equations and numerical analysis.

Integral equations arise in a very wide variety of mathematical and scientific problems. This textbook is devoted to the study and solution of such equations and it simultaneously provides a unified treatment of the theory together with a description of the range of methods for their solution. Professor Kondo's wide experience in science and engineering ensures that the many applications presented here are both up-to-date and relevant to current problems. Throughout, a wide selection of exercises will help further a student's understanding of the subject as well as give them a familiarity with the most important methods of solution. Consequently, this book will be ideal for final year undergraduates and postgraduates studying integral equations for the first time. All the main classes of integral equations are covered, including Volterra, Fredholm, and nonlinear integral equations. The close relationship with differential equations is also explored in order that students develop an understanding of the relationship between the two classes of equation and their relative merits for solving problems.

This text begins with simple examples of a variety of integral equations and the methods of their solution, and progresses to become gradually more abstract and encompass discussions of Hilbert space. 1977 edition.