A Primer on Integral Equations of the First Kind

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. It 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.