Mathematical Methods for Physicists International Student Edition
6th Edition
Published on 5. July 2005
1200 pages
978-0-08-047069-6 (ISBN)
Description
This best-selling title provides in one handy volume the essential mathematical tools and techniques used to solve problems in physics. It is a vital addition to the bookshelf of any serious student of physics or research professional in the field. The authors have put considerable effort into revamping this new edition.
- Updates the leading graduate-level text in mathematical physics
- Provides comprehensive coverage of the mathematics necessary for advanced study in physics and engineering
- Focuses on problem-solving skills and offers a vast array of exercises
- Clearly illustrates and proves mathematical relations
New in the Sixth Edition:
- Updated content throughout, based on users' feedback
- More advanced sections, including differential forms and the elegant forms of Maxwell's equations
- A new chapter on probability and statistics
- More elementary sections have been deleted
More details
Edition
6th ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Chantilly
United States
Target group
Academic/professional/technical: Research and professional
Product notice
Windows
ISBN-13
978-0-08-047069-6 (9780080470696)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
George B. Arfken | Hans J. Weber | Frank E. Harris
Mathematical Methods for Physicists
A Comprehensive Guide
Book
08/2005
6th Edition
Academic Press
€97.96
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Content
1. Vector Analysis2. Vector Analysis in Curved Coordinates and Tensors3. Determinants and Matrices4. Group Theory5. Infinite Series6. Functions of a Complex Variable I: Analytic Properties, Mapping7. Functions of a Complex Variable II8. The Gamma Function (Factorial Function)9. Differential Equations10. Strum-Liouville Theory-Orthogonal Functions11. Bessel Functions12. Legendre Functions13. More Special Functions14. Fourier Series15. Integral Transforms16. Integral Equations17. Calculus of Variations18. Nonlinear Methods and Chaos19. Probability
