Essential Mathematical Methods for Physicists, ISE

Hans J. Weber & George B. Arfken

Language: English

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: Aug 22, 2003

Description:

This new adaptation of Arfken and Weber's bestselling Mathematical Methods for Physicists, Fifth Edition , is the most comprehensive, modern, and accessible reference for using mathematics to solve physics problems.

REVIEWERS SAY: "Examples are excellent. They cover a wide range of physics problems." -- Bing Zhou, University of Michigan

"The ideas are communicated very well and it is easy to understand...It has a more modern treatment than most, has a very complete range of topics and each is treated in sufficient detail....I'm not aware of another better book at this level..." -- Gary Wysin, Kansas State University

  • This is a more accessible version of Arken/Weber's blockbuster reference, which already has more than 13,000 sales worldwide
  • Many more detailed, worked-out examples illustrate how to use and apply mathematical techniques to solve physics problems
  • More frequent and thorough explanations help readers understand, recall, and apply the theory
  • New introductions and review material provide context and extra support for key ideas
  • Many more routine problems reinforce basic, foundational concepts and computations

Review

"Examples are excellent. They cover a wide range of physics problems." -- Bing Zhou, University of Michigan

"The ideas are communicated very well and it is easy to understand...It has a more modern treatment than most, has a very complete range of topics and each is treated in sufficient detail....I'm not aware of another better book at this level..." -- Gary Wysin, Kansas State University

Review

A more accessible, student-level adaptation of Arken & Weber's classic text, Mathematical Methods for Physicists!

Book Description

A more accessible, student-level adaptation of Arken & Weber's classic text, Mathematical Methods for Physicists!

From the Back Cover

This new, more accessible version of Arfken/Weber's blockbuster bestseller Mathematical Methods for Physicists, Fifth Edition is the most comprehensive and modern resource for using mathematics to solve physics problems.

New features:

  • Many detailed, worked-out examples illustrate how to use and apply mathematical techniques to solve physics problems
  • Frequent and thorough explanations help readers understand, recall, and apply the theory
  • Introductions and review material provide context and extra support for key ideas
  • Many routine problems reinforce basic, foundational concepts and computations

REVIEWERS SAY: "Examples are excellent. They cover a wide range of physics problems." -- Bing Zhou, University of Michigan

"The ideas are communicated very well and it is easy to understand...It has a more modern treatment than most, has a very complete range of topics and each is treated in sufficient detail....I'm not aware of another better book at this level..." -- Gary Wysin, Kansas State University

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A more accessible, student-level adaptation of Arken & Weber's classic text, Mathematical Methods for Physicists!