Mathematical Methods for Physicists

George B. Arfken

1190 pages, parution le 07/10/2005 (6^eme édition)

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Résumé

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.

Features & Benefits

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

L'auteur - George B. Arfken

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, U.S.A.

Sommaire

Vector Analysis
Vector Analysis in Curved Coordinates and Tensors
Determinants and Matrices
Group Theory
Infinite Series
Functions of a Complex Variable I: Analytic Properties, Mapping
Functions of a Complex Variable II
The Gamma Function (Factorial Function)
Differential Equations
Strum-Liouville Theory-Orthogonal Functions
Bessel Functions
Legendre Functions
More Special Functions
Fourier Series
Integral Transforms
Integral Equations
Calculus of Variations
Nonlinear Methods and Chaos
Probability

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Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Elsevier
Auteur(s)	George B. Arfken
Parution	07/10/2005
Édition	6^eme édition
Nb. de pages	1190
Format	20 x 24,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	1935g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780120598762
ISBN13	978-0-12-059876-2