Essential Mathematical Methods for Physicists, ISE [Hardcover]

Hans J. Weber (Author), George B. Arfken (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 22, 2003

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

Editorial Reviews

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

From the Back Cover

This new, more accessible version of Arfken/Weber's blockbuster bestseller Mathematical Methods for Physicists 5/e 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

Product Details

• Hardcover: 932 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 6th edition (August 22, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0120598787
• ISBN-13: 978-0120598786
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,579,099 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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