Herman A Course in Mathematical Methods for Physicists

1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4665-8468-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 774 Seiten

Based on the author’s junior-level undergraduate course, this classroom-tested textbook is designed for an introductory one-semester course in mathematical physics. Focusing on the physics of oscillations and waves, it helps students understand the mathematical techniques needed for their future studies in physics. The book introduces the methods while studying one underlying theme from physics. It takes a bottom-up approach that emphasizes physical applications of the mathematics.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Herman, Russell L.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Physik Allgemein Theoretische Physik, Mathematische Physik, Computerphysik
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Numerik und Wissenschaftliches Rechnen Angewandte Mathematik, Mathematische Modelle

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction. Free Fall and Harmonic Oscillators. Linear Algebra. The Harmonics of Vibrating Strings. Non-Sinusoidal Harmonics and Special Functions. Complex Representations of Functions. Transform Techniques in Physics. Vector Analysis and EM Waves. Variational Principles. Oscillations in Higher Dimensions. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.