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The second edition of this successful text, provides a comprehensive treatment on the mathematical methods used in physics and engineering. Covering intermediate and advanced material in a manner appropriate for undergraduate students with emphasis on the mathematical tools commonly used by scientists and engineers to solve real-world problems.
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What sets this volume apart from other mathematics texts is its emphasis on mathematical tools commonly used by scientists and engineers to solve real-world problems. Using a unique approach, it covers intermediate and advanced material in a manner appropriate for undergraduate students. Based on author Bruce Kusse's course at the Department of Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University, Mathematical Physics begins with essentials such as vector and tensor algebra, curvilinear coordinate systems, complex variables, Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace transforms, differential and integral equations, and solutions to Laplace's equations. The book moves on to explain complex topics that often fall through the cracks in undergraduate programs, including the Dirac delta-function, multivalued complex functions using branch cuts, branch points and Riemann sheets, contravariant and covariant tensors, and an introduction to group theory. This expanded second edition contains a new appendix on the calculus of variation -- a valuable addition to the already superb collection of topics on offer. This is an ideal text for upper-level undergraduates in physics, applied physics, physical chemistry, biophysics, and all areas of engineering. It allows physics professors to prepare students for a wide range of employment in science and engineering and makes an excellent reference for scientists and engineers in industry. Worked out examples appear throughout the book and exercises follow every chapter. Solutions to the odd-numbered exercises are available for lecturers at www.wiley-vch.de/textbooks/.
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The second, corrected edition of this well-established mathematical text again puts its emphasis on mathematical tools commonly used by scientists and engineers to solve real-world problems. Using a unique approach, it covers intermediate and advanced material in a manner appropriate for undergraduate students. Based on author Bruce Kusse's course at the Department of Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University, Mathematical Physics begins with essentials such as vector and tensor algebra, curvilinear coordinate systems, complex variables, Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace transforms, differential and integral equations, and solutions to Laplace's equations. The book moves on to explain complex topics that often fall through the cracks in undergraduate programs, including the Dirac delta-function, multivalued complex functions using branch cuts, branch points and Riemann sheets, contravariant and covariant tensors, and an introduction to group theory. The book covers applications in all areas of engineering and the physical science, and features numerous figures and worked-out examples throughout the text. Many end-of-chapter exercises are provides; a free solution manual is available for lecturers. The topics are organized pedagogically, in the order they will be most easily understood. From the contents: A review of Vector and Matrix Algebra Using Subscript/Summation Conventions Differential and Integral Operations on Vector and Scalar Fields Curvilinear Coordinate Systems Tensors in Orthogonal and Skewed Systems The Dirac Function Complex Variables Fourier Series Fourier and Laplace Transforms Differential Equations Solutions to Laplace's Equation Integral Equations
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The second, corrected edition of this well-established mathematical text again puts its emphasis on mathematical tools commonly used by scientists and engineers to solve real-world problems. Using a unique approach, it covers intermediate and advanced material in a manner appropriate for undergraduate students. Based on author Bruce Kusse's course at the Department of Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University, Mathematical Physics begins with essentials such as vector and tensor algebra, curvilinear coordinate systems, complex variables, Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace transforms, differential and integral equations, and solutions to Laplace's equations. The book moves on to explain complex topics that often fall through the cracks in undergraduate programs, including the Dirac delta-function, multivalued complex functions using branch cuts, branch points and Riemann sheets, contravariant and covariant tensors, and an introduction to group theory. The book covers applications in all areas of engineering and the physical science, and features numerous figures and worked-out examples throughout the text. Many end-of-chapter exercises are provides; a free solution manual is available for lecturers. The topics are organized pedagogically, in the order they will be most easily understood. From the contents: A review of Vector and Matrix Algebra Using Subscript/Summation Conventions Differential and Integral Operations on Vector and Scalar Fields Curvilinear Coordinate Systems Tensors in Orthogonal and Skewed Systems The Dirac Function Complex Variables Fourier Series Fourier and Laplace Transforms Differential Equations Solutions to Laplace's Equation Integral Equations
Author Biography
Bruce Kusse is Professor of Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University, where he has been teaching since 1970. He holds a PhD from the MIT in electrical engineering with a specialty in plasma physics.Erik Westwig is a software engineer with Palisade Corporation, New Jersey. He holds an MS in applied physics from Cornell University.
Table of Contents
1. A Review of Vector and Matrix Algebra Using Subscript/Summation Conventions2. Differential and Integral Operations on Vector and Scalar Fields3. Curvilinear Coordinate Systems4. Introduction to Tensors5. The Dirac Delta-Function6. Introduction to Complex Variables7. Fourier Series8. Fourier Transforms9. Laplace Transforms10. Differential Equations11. Solutions to Laplace's Equation12. Integral Equations13. Advanced Topics in Complex Analysis14. Tensors in Non-Orthogonal Coordinate Systems15. Introduction to Group TheoryA. The Levi-Civita IdentitiyB. The Curvilinear CurlC. The Double Integral IdentityD. Green's Function SolutionsE. Pseudovectors and the Mirror TestF. Christoffel Symbols and Covariant DerivativesNEW APPENDIX: The Calculus of Variation
Review
"Any lecturer on mathematical methods is also looking for worked examples and numerous exercises. This book passes these tests admirably. [...] In summary, a welcome addition to the good books in this area."Australian PHYSICS "Insgesamt ist das Buch allen Studierenden zu empfehlen, die über den Tellerrand eines mathematischen Grundkurses hinausgehen wollen und gleichzeitig physikalische Motivationen suchen."Physik JournalJanuar 2008
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The second, corrected edition of this well-established mathematical text again puts its emphasis on mathematical tools commonly used by scientists and engineers to solve real-world problems. Using a unique approach, it covers intermediate and advanced material in a manner appropriate for undergraduate students. Based on author Bruce Kusses course at the Department of Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University, Mathematical Physics begins with essentials such as vector and tensor algebra, curvilinear coordinate systems, complex variables, Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace transforms, differential and integral equations, and solutions to Laplaces equations. The book moves on to explain complex topics that often fall through the cracks in undergraduate programs, including the Dirac delta-function, multivalued complex functions using branch cuts, branch points and Riemann sheets, contravariant and covariant tensors, and an introduction to group theory. The book covers applications in all areas of engineering and the physical science, and features numerous figures and worked-out examples throughout the text. Many end-of-chapter exercises are provides; a free solution manual is available for lecturers. The topics are organized pedagogically, in the order they will be most easily understood. From the contents: A review of Vector and Matrix Algebra Using Subscript/Summation Conventions Differential and Integral Operations on Vector and Scalar Fields Curvilinear Coordinate Systems Tensors in Orthogonal and Skewed Systems The Dirac Function Complex Variables Fourier Series Fourier and Laplace Transforms Differential Equations Solutions to Laplaces Equation Integral Equations
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"Any lecturer on mathematical methods is also looking for worked examples and numerous exercises. This book passes these tests admirably. [...] In summary, a welcome addition to the good books in this area."Australian PHYSICS
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"Any lecturer on mathematical methods is also looking for worked examples and numerous exercises. This book passes these tests admirably. [...] In summary, a welcome addition to the good books in this area." Australian PHYSICS
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"The descriptions are well illustrated with many figures. Each chapter contains exercises which can help the reader to understand the theory." (Zentralblatt Math, 2008/16)"Any lecturer on mathematical methods is also looking for worked examples and numerous exercises. This book passes these tests admirably. [...] In summary, a welcome addition to the good books in this area." (Australian PHYSICS)
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Covers applications in all areas of engineering and physical sciences. Features numerous figures and worked-out examples throughout the text. Presents mathematically advanced material in a readable form with few formal proofs. Organizes topics pedagogically in the order they will be most easily understood. Provides end-of-chapter exercises and offers free solutions manual for lecturers (available from the publisher). New to this second edition is an appendix on the calculus of variations - a valuable addition to the excellent choice of topics.
Details ISBN3527406727 Author Erik A. Westwig Short Title MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS 2/E Publisher Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Series Physics Textbook Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 3527406727 ISBN-13 9783527406722 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Subtitle Applied Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers DEWEY 530.15 Affiliation Cornell University Country of Publication Germany DOI 10.1604/9783527406722 UK Release Date 2006-01-19 Replaces 9780471154310 Pages 689 Edition Description 2nd edition Publication Date 2006-01-19 Imprint Blackwell Verlag GmbH Place of Publication Berlin Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this
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