A course in mathematical methods for physicists

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Based on the author's junior-level undergraduate course, this introductory textbook is designed for a course in mathematical physics. Focusing on the physics of oscillations and waves, A Course in Mathematical Methods for Physicists helps students understand the mathematical techniques needed for their future studies in physics. It takes a bottom-up approach that emphasizes physical applications of the mathematics. -- from back cover.

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Full title :A course in mathematical methods for physicists / Russell L. Herman.

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Publication Date:©2014

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Publisher(s):CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group
Place of Publication:Boca Raton
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2014

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Description:xxv, 747 pages : : illustrations ; : 28 cm

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ISBN:9781466584679, 146658467X
oclc:ocn829738642
LC Classification:QC20
Dewey Decimal:530.15

Introduction and review -- Free fall and harmonic oscillators -- Linear algebra -- Nonlinear dynamics -- The harmonics of vibrating strings -- Non-sinusoidal harmonics and special functions -- Complex representations of functions -- Transform techniques in physics -- Vector analysis and EM waves -- Extrema and variational calculus -- Problems in higher dimensions.