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MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR PHYSICISTS
Mathematical Methods For Physicists
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Sixth Edition

By
George Arfken, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, U.S.A.
Hans Weber, University of Virginia, U.S.A.

Description
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.

Audience
Graduate students and advanced undergraduates in Physics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, and Environmental Science/Geophysics; also practitioners and researchers in these fields.

Contents
1. Vector Analysis 2. Vector Analysis in Curved Coordinates and Tensors 3. Determinants and Matrices 4. Group Theory 5. Infinite Series 6. Functions of a Complex Variable I: Analytic Properties, Mapping 7. Functions of a Complex Variable II 8. The Gamma Function (Factorial Function) 9. Differential Equations 10. Strum-Liouville Theory-Orthogonal Functions 11. Bessel Functions 12. Legendre Functions 13. More Special Functions 14. Fourier Series 15. Integral Transforms 16. Integral Equations 17. Calculus of Variations 18. Nonlinear Methods and Chaos 19. Probability

Bibliographic & ordering Information
Hardbound, 1200 pages, publication date: JUN-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-059876-2
ISBN-10: 0-12-059876-0
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS
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USD 109
GBP 62.99

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