Download or read book Mathematical Methods For Physicists International Student Edition written by George B. Arfken and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2005-07-05 with total page 1195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This best-selling title provides in one handy volume the essential mathematical tools and techniques used to solve problems in physics. It is a vital addition to the bookshelf of any serious student of physics or research professional in the field. The authors have put considerable effort into revamping this new edition. - Updates the leading graduate-level text in mathematical physics - Provides comprehensive coverage of the mathematics necessary for advanced study in physics and engineering - Focuses on problem-solving skills and offers a vast array of exercises - Clearly illustrates and proves mathematical relations New in the Sixth Edition: - Updated content throughout, based on users' feedback - More advanced sections, including differential forms and the elegant forms of Maxwell's equations - A new chapter on probability and statistics - More elementary sections have been deleted