Physics with MAPLE
The Computer Algebra Resource for Mathematical Methods in Physics
1st Edition
Published on 6. February 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
XX, 605 pages
978-3-527-40640-1 (ISBN)
Description
Written by an experienced physicist who is active in applying computer algebra to relativistic astrophysics and education, this is the resource for mathematical methods in physics using MapleTM and MathematicaTM. Through in-depth problems from core courses in the physics curriculum, the author guides students to apply analytical and numerical techniques in mathematical physics, and present the results in interactive graphics. Around 180 simulating exercises are included to facilitate learning by examples.
This book is a must-have for students of physics, electrical and mechanical engineering, materials
scientists, lecturers in physics, and university libraries.
* Free online MapleTM material at
http://www.wiley-vch.de/templates/pdf/maplephysics.zip
* Free online MathematicaTM material at
http://www.wiley-vch.de/templates/pdf/physicswithmathematica.zip
* Solutions manual for lecturers available at www.wiley-vch.de/supplements/
This book is a must-have for students of physics, electrical and mechanical engineering, materials
scientists, lecturers in physics, and university libraries.
* Free online MapleTM material at
http://www.wiley-vch.de/templates/pdf/maplephysics.zip
* Free online MathematicaTM material at
http://www.wiley-vch.de/templates/pdf/physicswithmathematica.zip
* Solutions manual for lecturers available at www.wiley-vch.de/supplements/
More details
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Studenten der Physik, Studenten für Maschinenbau, Dozenten der Physik, Institutsbibliotheken
Illustrations
95
82 s/w Abbildungen, 13 s/w Tabellen
Dimensions
Height: 24 cm
Width: 17 cm
Thickness: 3.1 cm
Weight
1060 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-527-40640-1 (9783527406401)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
09/2008
1st Edition
Wiley-VCH
€68.99
Available for download
Person
Frank Y. Wang received his Ph.D. in physics from Columbia University in New York, and is currently an assistant professor of mathematics at F. H. LaGuardia Community College of the City University of New York. His research interests include theory of neutron stars and black holes, relativistic mechanics, and high-energy astrophysics. He is an ardent advocate of computer algebra in education and a frequent contributor to the Maple Application Center.
Content
1. Introduction
2. Oscillatory Motion
3. Calculus of Variations
4. Integration of Equations of Motion
5. Orthogonal Functions and Expansions
6. Electrostatics
7. Boundary-Value Problems
8. Magnetostatics
9. Electric Circuits
10. Waves
11. Physical Optics
12. Special Relativity
13. Quantum Phenomena
14. Schrödinger Equation in One Dimension I
15. Schrödinger Equation in One Dimension II
16. Schrödinger Equation in Three Dimensions
17. Quantum Statistics
18. General Relativity
A1 Physical and Astrophysical Constants
A2 Mathematical Notes
2. Oscillatory Motion
3. Calculus of Variations
4. Integration of Equations of Motion
5. Orthogonal Functions and Expansions
6. Electrostatics
7. Boundary-Value Problems
8. Magnetostatics
9. Electric Circuits
10. Waves
11. Physical Optics
12. Special Relativity
13. Quantum Phenomena
14. Schrödinger Equation in One Dimension I
15. Schrödinger Equation in One Dimension II
16. Schrödinger Equation in Three Dimensions
17. Quantum Statistics
18. General Relativity
A1 Physical and Astrophysical Constants
A2 Mathematical Notes