Mathematical Methods For Physicists International Student Edition

by George B. Arfken, Hans J. Weber

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080470696
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	07/05/2005
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1200
File size:	22 MB
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Table of Contents

1. Vector Analysis2. Vector Analysis in Curved Coordinates and Tensors3. Determinants and Matrices4. Group Theory5. Infinite Series6. Functions of a Complex Variable I: Analytic Properties, Mapping7. Functions of a Complex Variable II8. The Gamma Function (Factorial Function)9. Differential Equations10. Strum-Liouville Theory-Orthogonal Functions11. Bessel Functions12. Legendre Functions13. More Special Functions14. Fourier Series15. Integral Transforms16. Integral Equations17. Calculus of Variations18. Nonlinear Methods and Chaos19. Probability