A Course in Modern Mathematical Physics: Groups, Hilbert Space and Differential Geometry / Edition 1

A Course in Modern Mathematical Physics: Groups, Hilbert Space and Differential Geometry / Edition 1

by Peter Szekeres
ISBN-10:
0521829607
ISBN-13:
9780521829601
Pub. Date:
12/16/2004
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10:
0521829607
ISBN-13:
9780521829601
Pub. Date:
12/16/2004
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
A Course in Modern Mathematical Physics: Groups, Hilbert Space and Differential Geometry / Edition 1

A Course in Modern Mathematical Physics: Groups, Hilbert Space and Differential Geometry / Edition 1

by Peter Szekeres
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Overview

Presenting an introduction to the mathematics of modern physics for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this textbook introduces the reader to modern mathematical thinking within a physics context. Topics covered include tensor algebra, differential geometry, topology, Lie groups and Lie algebras, distribution theory, fundamental analysis and Hilbert spaces. The book also includes exercises and proofed examples to test the students' understanding of the various concepts, as well as to extend the text's themes.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780521829601
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 12/16/2004
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 618
Product dimensions: 6.89(w) x 9.80(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Peter Szekeres received his PhD from King's College London in 1964, in the area of general relativity. He subsequently held research and teaching positions at Cornell University, King's College and the University of Adelaide, where he stayed from 1971 till his recent retirement. Currently he is a Visiting Research Fellow at that institution. He is well known internationally for his research in general relativity and cosmology, and has a good reputation for his teaching and lecturing.

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Sets and structures; 2. Groups; 3. Vector spaces; 4. Linear operators and matrices; 5. Inner product spaces; 6. Algebras; 7. Tensors; 8. Exterior algebra; 9. Special relativity; 10. Topology; 11. Measure theory and integration; 12. Distributions; 13. Hilbert space; 14. Quantum theory; 15. Differential geometry; 16. Differentiable forms; 17. Integration on manifolds; 18. Connections and curvature; 19. Lie groups and lie algebras.
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