Calculus of Complex Numbers textbook?

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Heretic Apostate

First Post

• Aug 8, 2004

• #1

When I was in college, I was having a severe case of narcolepsy (plus I was out of my depth...). So I flunked the class.

Now, ten or so years later, I really want to study this again. I want to defeat it, instead of having it defeat me.

So, do any of you math geniuses (genii?) know of a good book for self-study?

 

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The Axe

First Post

• Aug 11, 2004

• #2

A lot depends on the level/application you're looking for. Do you want a theoretical approach (like a mathematician) or a more applied approach? Was your course a grad course or an undergrad course?

 

H

Heretic Apostate

First Post

• Aug 20, 2004

• #3

It was an undergrad class. I don't remember much of the class. But the applied approach sounds interesting. Is there a book out there that does both?

 

Last edited: Aug 20, 2004

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cjyoung1

Explorer

• Aug 22, 2004

• #4

I took that class 10 years ago and you need to remember to impress everyone is:

Sc(dz/z) = 2pi i


As far as a good self help book...
I haven't seen anything that even touches on this subject outside of college textbooks.
I still have my textbook, but it is a 1500 page monster that covers all sorts of higher mathematics (the book's title is Advanced Engineering Mathematics - 6th edition, 1988. by Erwin Krezszig) with 2 or 3 chapters covering complex integration, derivatives and sequences and series.
As you know the premise is applying real integrals to the complex plane and depending on your basic calculus skills, it shouldn't be too tough to figure out on your own.
I suggest (if possible) that you head over to a local university and look through the math library or go to the bookstore and swipe the text if the class is being offered.

Cj

 

Last edited: Aug 22, 2004