An Invitation to Mathematical Physics and Its History

This state-of-the-art book teaches engineering and applied sciences students mathematics through an applications-based approach, emphasizing physical connections and chronological discussion of number systems, algebra, and calculus. It includes examples, homework problems, and exercises and is suitable for both core textbooks and supplementary readings for undergraduate students with cross-disciplinary interests.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 379 pages
Publication date: 24 September 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This cutting-edge textbook employs an application-oriented approach to imparting mathematics education to students enrolled in engineering and applied sciences programs. The book places significant emphasis on establishing connections between mathematical concepts and their physical manifestations, equipping engineering students with mathematical skills to facilitate their understanding of the underlying mechanisms of various phenomena. Spanning a comprehensive range of topics, the book delves into number systems, algebra equations, and calculus through discussions that intertwine mathematics and physics, presenting their historical development in a chronological sequence. Numerous examples, homework problems, and exercises are included to reinforce the learning process.

This textbook serves as an invaluable resource for teaching a foundational course in engineering mathematics or as a refresher on fundamental mathematical physics. Moreover, it possesses appeal to undergraduate students with diverse cross-disciplinary interests, functioning as a supplementary text or reader. By embracing an application-oriented approach, this textbook equips students with the necessary mathematical tools to excel in their respective fields and contribute to the advancement of engineering and applied sciences.

Weight: 611g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030537616
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020