Mathematics - Applied
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Overview
An engagingly-written account of mathematical tools and ideas, this book provides a graduate-level introduction to the mathematics used in research in physics. The first half of the book focuses on the traditional mathematical methods of physics – differential and integral equations, Fourier series and the calculus of variations. The second half contains an introduction to more advanced subjects, including differential geometry, topology and complex variables. The authors' exposition avoids excess rigor whilst explaining subtle but important points often glossed over in more elementary texts. The topics are illustrated at every stage by carefully chosen examples, exercises and problems drawn from realistic physics settings. These make it useful both as a textbook in advanced courses and for self-study.Editorials
From the Publisher
"The many features that make the book valuable to students and teachers also represent a substantial step toward making modern mathematics a part of the working arsenal of practicing physics. I strongly recommend it to those who feel the need to upgrade their mathematics repertoire."David Khmelnitskii, Physics Today
Book Details
Published
August 1, 2009
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
820
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780521854030