Student Solution Manual for Essential Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences

Step-by-step solutions to the odd-numbered problems in Essential Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences.

K. F. Riley (Author), M. P. Hobson (Author)

9780521141024, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 17 February 2011

250 pages, 9 b/w illus.
24.6 x 18.9 x 1.1 cm, 0.56 kg

'Problem solving skills can only be developed by solving problems, and here students can gorge on many stimulating problems … this book can be recommended as [a] thorough, readable, mathematical methods textbook for undergraduates on a par with the book of Boas. As Paul Dirac said 'God used beautiful mathematics in creating the world', and students will not go far wrong by beginning their journey into mathematical physics here.' C. A. Downing, Contemporary Physics

This Student Solution Manual provides complete solutions to all the odd-numbered problems in Essential Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences. It takes students through each problem step-by-step, so they can clearly see how the solution is reached, and understand any mistakes in their own working. Students will learn by example how to select an appropriate method, improving their problem-solving skills.

1. Matrices and vector spaces
2. Vector calculus
3. Line, surface and volume integrals
4. Fourier series
5. Integral transforms
6. Higher-order ODEs
7. Series solutions of ODEs
8. Eigenfunction methods
9. Special functions
10. Partial differential equations
11. Solution methods for PDEs
12. Calculus of variations
13. Integral equations
14. Complex variables
15. Applications of complex variables
16. Probability
17. Statistics.

Subject Areas: Computer programming / software development [UM], Mathematical physics [PHU], Mathematical foundations [PBC]