Mathematics for physics: A guided tour for graduate students

Michael Stone, Paul Goldbart

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Abstract

An engagingly-written account of mathematical tools and ideas, this book provides a graduate-level introduction to the mathematics used in research in physics. The first half of the book focuses on the traditional mathematical methods of physics - differential and integral equations, Fourier series and the calculus of variations. The second half contains an introduction to more advanced subjects, including differential geometry, topology and complex variables. The authors' exposition avoids excess rigor whilst explaining subtle but important points often glossed over in more elementary texts. The topics are illustrated at every stage by carefully chosen examples, exercises and problems drawn from realistic physics settings. These make it useful both as a textbook in advanced courses and for self-study.

Original languageEnglish (US)
PublisherCambridge University Press
Number of pages806
Volume9780521854030
ISBN (Electronic)9780511627040
ISBN (Print)9780521854030
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2009

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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