Mathematical Methods of Physics Second Edition

by Jon; Walker Mathews

This well-known text treats a variety of essential topics, ranging in difficulty from simple differential equations to group theory. Physical intuition, rather than rigor, is used to develop mathematical facility, and the authors have kept the text at a level consistent with the needs and abilities of upper-division students. This book covers subjects which are often ignored in traditional texts; for example, statistics and the fitting of experimental data, dispersion relations and super-convergence relations and the group SU(3).

Genres: Physics, Mathematics, Nonfiction, Textbooks

501 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1970

Reviews

[Elsie Sheldrake · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some chapters are fire, with some of the best exercises ever. Others feel rushed. I imagine this will be great for future reference, though. Loved the physical context given throughout.

[Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spent some good days with this book as an undergraduate physics major. It's unique in that the pages appear to be perforated! As if they are meant to be torn out! A cruel commentary by the publisher? Or does this serve some other purpose?

[Fawn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nice reference, but not good to learn the material from for first time.