Mathematical Methods For Physicists International Student Edition

This best-selling title provides in one handy volume the essential mathematical tools and techniques used to solve problems in physics. It is a vital addition to the bookshelf of any serious student of physics or research professional in the field. The authors have put considerable effort into revamping this new edition.

* Updates the leading graduate-level text in mathematical physics
* Provides comprehensive coverage of the mathematics necessary for advanced study in physics and engineering
* Focuses on problem-solving skills and offers a vast array of exercises
* Clearly illustrates and proves mathematical relations

New in the Sixth Edition:
* Updated content throughout, based on users' feedback
* More advanced sections, including differential forms and the elegant forms of Maxwell's equations
* A new chapter on probability and statistics
* More elementary sections have been deleted

Vector Analysis
Vector Analysis in Curved Coordinates and Tensors
Determinants and Matrices
Group Theory
Infinite Series
Functions of a Complex Variable I Analytic Properties, Mapping
Functions of a Complex Variable II
The Gamma Function (Factorial Function)
Differential Equations
Strum-Liouville Theory-Orthogonal Functions
Bessel Functions
Legendre Functions
More Special Functions
Fourier Series
Integral Transforms
Integral Equations
Calculus of Variations
Nonlinear Methods and Chaos
Probability