{"product_id":"a-short-introduction-to-mathematical-concepts-in-physics-9781032409771","title":"A Short Introduction to Mathematical Concepts in Physics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis textbook offers an accessible and concise introduction to mathematical physics for undergraduate students with a background in introductory physics and basic calculus. It equips readers with the skills and foundational knowledge needed for courses in classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and thermal physics. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 226 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 January 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMathematics, the language of physics, encompasses an immense realm of knowledge and complexity. This textbook serves as an accessible and concise introduction to mathematical physics, designed for undergraduate students embarking on a one-semester course. It assumes a foundational understanding of introductory physics, along with three semesters of basic calculus, including some vector calculus, but no prior formal training in differential equations or matrix algebra. Its primary objective is to equip readers with the essential skills and foundational knowledge required for subsequent courses in classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and thermal physics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy introducing students to the various mathematical manipulations they will encounter in upper-level physics courses, this book serves as a valuable resource for their future studies. It bridges the gap between calculus and physics, elucidating fundamental mathematics concepts (differentiation, integration, infinite series) in physical terms. Furthermore, it delves into quick extensions into mathematics that are useful in physics but often overlooked in math courses, such as the Gamma Function, hyperbolic functions, Gaussian integrals, Legendre polynomials, functions of a complex variable, and probability distribution functions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe textbook is accompanied by comprehensive homework problems and a solutions manual, making it an invaluable resource for instructors. Upon qualifying course adoption, instructors can access these materials to enhance their teaching and facilitate a deeper understanding of mathematical physics among their students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 610g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032409771\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JimNapolitano","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":45290076733690,"sku":"9781032409771","price":147.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_d7915e01-39b1-43b4-9043-c023c2a1741c.jpg?v=1706343595","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/a-short-introduction-to-mathematical-concepts-in-physics-9781032409771","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}