Mathematical Methods For Physicists International Student Edition

✍ Scribed by George B. Arfken, Hans J. Weber

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2005
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 1196
• Edition: 6
• Category: Library

✦ 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. * 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