Edmundo Capelas de Oliveira – författare

This book contains a brief historical introduction and state of the art in fractional calculus. The author introduces some of the so-called special functions, in particular, those which will be directly involved in calculations. The concepts of fractional integral and fractional derivative are also presented. Each chapter, except for the first one, contains a list of exercises containing suggestions for solving them and at last the resolution itself. At the end of those chapters there is a list of complementary exercises. The last chapter presents several applications of fractional calculus.

This book compiles an extensive list of solved and proposed problems in mathematical topics in analysis, aimed at students of mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, and engineering.

The book begins with an exploration of simple linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations in Chapter 1, advancing through topics such as power series and the Frobenius method for solving differential equations in Chapter 2. In subsequent chapters, the discussion expands to include functions of complex variables, special functions constructed through the hypergeometric function, and series solutions including Fourier, Fourier-Bessel, and Fourier-Legendre series. Problems in integral transforms, Sturm-Liouville systems, Green''s function, linear partial differential equations are also included. The work finishes with a special chapter on fractional calculus and practical applications of the topics presented.

With solved examples and step-by-step exercises, this book can be of value to undergraduate and graduate students seeking a hands-on approach on the listed topics, and as a bibliographical complement to STEM courses as well.

This textbook provides a comprehensive exploration of special functions and fractional calculus, offering a structured approach through solved and proposed exercises. Covering key mathematical concepts such as Mittag-Leffler functions, Kilbas-Saigo functions, and the Erdélyi-Kober fractional integral, it balances theoretical insights with practical applications. Appendices introduce Barnes G-functions and demonstrate the use of Mathematica for fractional calculus, expanding the book’s accessibility. With an updated index and extensive references, this edition serves as a valuable resource for researchers, graduate students, and professionals in applied mathematics and related fields.