Mathematical Methods for Physicists: A Concise Introduction - Rilegato

Chow, Tai L.

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ISBN 10: 0521652278 ISBN 13: 9780521652278

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2000

Riassunto

This text is designed for an intermediate-level, two-semester undergraduate course in mathematical physics. It provides an accessible account of most of the current, important mathematical tools required in physics these days. It is assumed that the reader has an adequate preparation in general physics and calculus. The book bridges the gap between an introductory physics course and more advanced courses in classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics, and thermal and statistical physics. The text contains a large number of worked examples to illustrate the mathematical techniques developed and to show their relevance to physics. The book is designed primarily for undergraduate physics majors, but could also be used by students in other subjects, such as engineering, astronomy and mathematics.

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This text is designed for an intermediate-level, two-semester undergraduate course in mathematical physics. It includes details of all important tools required in physics, and contains a large number of worked examples to illustrate the mathematical techniques developed and to show their relevance to physics.

Contenuti:

Preface; 1. Vector and tensor analysis; 2. Ordinary differential equations; 3. Matrix algebra; 4. Fourier series and integrals; 5. Linear vector spaces; 6. Functions of a complex variable; 7. Special functions of mathematical physics; 8. The calculus of variations; 9. The Laplace transformation; 10. Partial differential equations; 11. Simple linear integral equations; 12. Elements of group theory; 13. Numerical methods; 14. Introduction to probability theory; Appendices; Further reading; Index.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0521652278
• ISBN 13: 9780521652278
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 572