Applied Mathematics in Modern Technology begins with this premise. Unsophisticated mathematical ideas can and are used to design devices, improve a device’s functionality, and/or apply a device in new ways. The topics in this book examine various devices and then use the devices themselves to motivate real questions. Answering these questions requires one or more mathematical concepts, which will subsequently be introduced and applied back to the questions.

Before going any further, I mention the intended audience for this book. Despite using a broad range of mathematical concepts, Applied Mathematics in Modern Technology is not designed for readers specifically interested in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, although they may still enjoy and benefit from it. Our discussions are aimed for any undergraduate student with a solid understanding of precalculus and trigonometry and with a desire to see real-world applications of unsophisticated mathematics. College mathematics courses, such as calculus and linear algebra, are not assumed and are not necessary. With that contextual note complete, let’s begin our journey.