Mathematical Methods for Physicists - Softcover

Arfken, George B.; WEBER

9780120598168: Mathematical Methods for Physicists

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ISBN 10: 0120598167 ISBN 13: 9780120598168

Publisher: Academic Press Inc, 1997

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After more than 28 years of successful class-testing, Mathematical Methods for Physicists is considered the standard text on the subject This edition provides thorough coverage of the important mathematics needed for upper-division and graduate study in physics and engineering. A new chapter on non-linear methods and chaos is included, as are revisions of the differential equations and complex variables chapters. Features: * This revised Fourth Edition includes: * Modernized technology * Group theoretic methods brought together and expanded in a new chapter * An entirely new chapter on nonlinear mathematical physics * Significant revisions of the differential equations and complex variables chapters * Many new or improved exercises * Forty new or improved figures * An update of computational techniques for today's contemporary tools, such as microcomputers, Numerical Recipes, and Mathematica, among others.

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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

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Mathematical Methods for Physicists serves as both textbook and/or useful reference work. This world renowned and well respected title provides in one handy volume the essential mathematical tools and techniques used to solve problems in physics and engineering. It is a vital addition to the bookshelf of any serious student of physics and or research professional in the field. The authors have put considerable effort into revamping this new edition.

Features:
* 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

"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

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