Mathematical Methods For Physicists International Student Edition - Softcover

Arfken, George B.; Weber, Hans J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0120885840 ISBN 13: 9780120885848

Publisher: Academic Press, 2005

Synopsis

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

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Review:

"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

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0120885840
• ISBN 13: 9780120885848
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 1200