Mathematical Methods for Physicists: A Comprehensive Guide - Hardcover

Arfken, George B.; Weber, Hans J.; Harris, Frank E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0120598760 ISBN 13: 9780120598762

Publisher: Academic Press Inc, 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. It updates the leading graduate-level text in mathematical physics. It provides comprehensive coverage of the mathematics necessary for advanced study in physics and engineering. It focuses on problem-solving skills and offers a vast array of exercises. It clearly illustrates and proves mathematical relations. New in the Sixth Edition are features such as: 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; and more elementary sections have been deleted.

About this title

From the Back Cover

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press Inc
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0120598760
• ISBN 13: 9780120598762
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 1200