Partial Differential Equations
by Dr. H.K. Pathak
₹520
Useful for
University reach: A core paper at 22 of the 26 M.Sc mathematics departments we mapped across 14 states — including DAVV Indore, BHU Varanasi, University of Lucknow, DBRAU Agra, PRSU Raipur, GGV Bilaspur, University of Calcutta, University of Burdwan and 14 more. An elective at 3 more.
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About this book
Partial Differential Equations by Dr. H.K. Pathak is a comprehensive textbook for M.A. and M.Sc. Mathematics students. Authored by Dr. H.K. Pathak — Ex-Professor and Former Head, School of Studies in Mathematics, PRSU Raipur, with 3,400+ academic citations.
Written for Indian university students — more accessible than Evans or Zachmanoglou, starting from first principles and assuming only B.Sc.-level ODE knowledge. Contains solved examples and problems in CSIR NET and IAS examination formats.
Topics covered
- First-Order PDEs
- Method of Characteristics
- Linear Second-Order PDEs
- Classification (Elliptic, Parabolic, Hyperbolic)
- Heat Equation
- Wave Equation
- Laplace Equation
- Fourier Series and Transforms
- Separation of Variables
- Green’s Functions
