Mathematical Methods For Physicists International Student Edition

More than 90,000 copies sold through five previous editions!

George B. Arfken (Author), Hans J. Weber (Author)

9780120885848, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 5 July 2005

1 pages
23.4 x 19 x 0.3 cm, 1.8 kg

"As to a comparison with other books of the same ilk, well, in all honesty, there are none. No other text on methods of mathematical physics is as comprehensive and as complete..." --Tristan Hubsch, Howard University

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.

1. Vector Analysis
2. Vector Analysis in Curved Coordinates and Tensors
3. Determinants and Matrices
4. Group Theory
5. Infinite Series
6. Functions of a Complex Variable I: Analytic Properties, Mapping
7. Functions of a Complex Variable II
8. The Gamma Function (Factorial Function)
9. Differential Equations
10. Strum-Liouville Theory-Orthogonal Functions
11. Bessel Functions
12. Legendre Functions
13. More Special Functions
14. Fourier Series
15. Integral Transforms
16. Integral Equations
17. Calculus of Variations
18. Nonlinear Methods and Chaos
19. Probability

Subject Areas: Maths for engineers [TBJ], Physics [PH], Applied mathematics [PBW], Mathematics [PB]