Mathematical aspects of physics: an introduction

by Francis Bitter

The book opens a richer understanding of physical science to any reader who can handle high School mathematics. Under Dr. bitter's skillful sympathetic, and respectful guidance, the reader will begin to recognize the repeated mathematical patterns of Nature -- from the vibrations of tuning forks to the movements of heavenly bodies and the oscillations of magnetic fields -- and will acquire a true appreciation of what constitutes a law of physics and how such laws are formulated. (From back cover.)
Library of Congress catalog card number 63-18044

188 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1963

Reviews

[Mika Tan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an interesting and short book that touched on various high school/first-year University level Physics in solid detail. Without that background, I definitely would have found this book confusing. However, the descriptions, proofs, and math is neatly explained. Some topics introduced and lightly touched on included Electricity and Magnetism, Simple Harmonic Motion, and Mechanics (Kepler's Laws). I found the non-calculus approach to deriving the Period formula for a Simple Pendulum an interesting part, but I still had a little trouble following it along.