Mathematics for Physics

Michael M. Woolfson, Malcolm S. Woolfson

756 pages, parution le 12/12/2006

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Résumé

Mathematics is the essential language of science. It enables us to describe abstract physical concepts, and to apply these concepts in practical ways. Yet mathematical skills and concepts are an aspect of physics that many students fear the most.

Mathematics for Physics recognizes the challenges faced by students in equipping themselves with the maths skills necessary to gain a full understanding of physics. Working from basic yet fundamental principles, the book builds the students' confidence by leading them through the subject in a steady, progressive way.

As its primary aim, Mathematics for Physics shows the relevance of mathematics to the study of physics. Its unique approach demonstrates the application of mathematical concepts alongside the development of the mathematical theory. This stimulating and motivating approach helps students to master the maths and see its application in the context of physics in one seamless learning experience.

Mathematics is a subject mastered most readily through active learning. Mathematics for Physics features both print and online support, with many in-text exercises and end-of-chapter problems, and web-based computer programs, to both stimulate learning and build understanding.

Mathematics for Physics is the perfect introduction to the essential mathematical concepts which all physics students should master.

Online Resource Centre:

For lecturers:
Figures from the book available to download, to facilitate lecture preparation

For students:
23 computer programs, coded in FORTRAN, C, and MATLAB, to enable students to investigate and solve a range of problems - from the behaviour of clusters of stars to the design of nuclear reactors - and hence make learning as effective and engaging as possible.

Readership: Introductory and intermediate-level undergraduates studying a degree in physics or a physics-related discipline. Also of value to postgraduate-level students who require a refresher on the mathematical concepts most central to physics.

L'auteur - Michael M. Woolfson

Michael M. Woolfson, Department of Physics, University of York, UK.

L'auteur - Malcolm S. Woolfson

Malcolm S. Woolfson, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK.

Sommaire

Useful formulae and relationships
Dimensions and dimensional analysis
Sequences and series
Differentiation
Integration
Complex numbers
Ordinary differential equations
Matrices I and determinants
Vector algebra
Conic sections and orbits
Partial differentiation
Probability and statistics
Coordinate systems and multiple integration
Distributions I
Hyperbolic functions
Vector analysis
Fourier analysis
Introduction to digital signal processing
Numerical methods for ordinary differential equations
Applications of partial differential equations
Quantum mechanic I: The Schrödinger wave equation and observations
The Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution
The Monte-Carlo method
Matrices II
Quantum mechanics II: Angular momentum and spin
Sampling theory
Straight-line relationships and the linear correlation coefficient
Interpolation
Quadrature
Linear equations
The numerical solution of equations
Signals and noise
Digital filters
Introduction to estimation theory
Linear programming and optimization
Laplace transforms
Networks
Simulation with particles
Chaos and physical calculations

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Éditeur(s)	Oxford University Press
Auteur(s)	Michael M. Woolfson, Malcolm S. Woolfson
Parution	12/12/2006
Nb. de pages	756
Format	19 x 25
Couverture	Broché
Poids	1485g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780199289295
ISBN13	978-0-19-928929-5