Mathematical Methods for Physicists (7th ed.)

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PDF pp. 405-7 does a good job introducing characteristics of PDEs* * *Table of ContentsFront Matter, Pages i-iiCopyright, Page ivPreface, Pages xi-xiiiChapter 1 - Mathematical Preliminaries, Pages 1-82Chapter 2 - Determinants and Matrices, Pages 83-121Chapter 3 - Vector Analysis, Pages 123-203Chapter 4 - Tensors and Differential Forms, Pages 205-249Chapter 5 - Vector Spaces, Pages 251-297Chapter 6 - Eigenvalue Problems, Pages 299-328Chapter 7 - Ordinary Differential Equations, Pages 329-380Chapter 8 - Sturm-Liouville Theory, Pages 381-399Chapter 9 - Partial Differential Equations, Pages 401-445Chapter 10 - Green's Functions, Pages 447-467Chapter 11 - Complex Variable Theory, Pages 469-550Chapter 12 - Further Topics in Analysis, Pages 551-598Chapter 13 - Gamma Function, Pages 599-641Chapter 14 - Bessel Functions, Pages 643-713Chapter 15 - Legendre Functions, Pages 715-772Chapter 16 - Angular Momentum, Pages 773-814Chapter 17 - Group Theory, Pages 815-870Chapter 18 - More Special Functions, Pages 871-933Chapter 19 - Fourier Series, Pages 935-962Chapter 20 - Integral Transforms, Pages 963-1046Chapter 21 - Integral Equations, Pages 1047-1079Chapter 22 - Calculus of Variations, Pages 1081-1124Chapter 23 - Probability and Statistics, Pages 1125-1179Index, Pages 1181-1205 "Mathematical Methods for Physicists serves as both textbook and/or useful reference work. This renowned and well respected title provides in one handy volume the essential mathematical tools and techniques used to solve problems in physics and engineering. The mathematical relations are clearly illustrated and proven. It is a vital addition to the bookshelf of any serious student of physics and or research professional in the field."--BOOK JACKET.