Mathematical Physics by Donald Howard Menzel
This is a thorough treatment in one volume of the mathematical techniques vital in classical mechanics, electromagnetic theory, quantum theory, and relativity. Designed for junior, senior, and graduate courses in mathematical physics, it presents full explanations of function theory, vectors, matrices, dyadics, tensors, partial differential equations, and other advanced mathematical techniques in their logical order during the presentation of the various physical theories. The completeness of the derivations makes the book especially useful for self-study.Several topics seldom presented, such as electron theory and relativity, appear in considerable detail, because an understanding of them is increasingly vital to the student of atomic physics. But the author's treatment of his chosen subjects in classical physics is no way slighted, and his book has proved valuable to students in all fields of physics.
The opening section provides scores of definitions, conversion factors, dimensional constants, and electromagnetic quantities for ready reference later on. There follows a full treatment of the main branches of classical physics: potential theory, spherical harmonics, vector analysis, dyadics, matrices, tensors, hydrodynamics, advanced dynamics, waves and vibrations, quantum mechanics, electromagnetic theory, and radiation theory. The book concludes with a discussion from first principles of the theory of relativity.
Nearly 200 problems ranging over a wide level of difficulty and selected from many different fields of physics are included, with answers, at ends of chapters.
The treatment is more detailed than normal for an advanced text . . . excellent set of sections on Dyadics, Matrices, and Tensors. . . . The part on waves and vibrations is well done . . . problems well varied in difficulty. Journal of the Franklin Institute.
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Lectures on Quantum Mechanics
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Thermodynamics
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The Principle of Relativity
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Quantam Mechanics and Path Integrals
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Einstein's Theory of Relativity
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Introduction to Modern Optics
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Physical Principles of the Quantum Theory
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The Mathematics of Classical and Quantum Physics
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Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
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Opticks
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Quantum Theory
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Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences
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Atomic Physics and Human Knowledge
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Introduction to Tensor Calculus, Relativity and Cosmology
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Understanding Thermodynamics
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Mathematics for Physicists
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Matter and Motion
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Introduction to Astrophysics
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Light Scattering by Small Particles
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The Direction of Time
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Optics and Optical Instruments
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Introduction to Mathematical Fluid Dynamics
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The Philosophy of Space and Time
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A Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism, Vol. 2
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Theoretical Physics
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Statistical Thermodynamics
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A A Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism, Vol. 1
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Strength of Materials
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The Cosmic Code
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Statistical Fluid Mechanics: v. 2
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Radiative Transfer
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Random Vibrations
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Theoretical Nuclear Physics
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Introduction to Superconductivity: v. 1
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An Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics
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Principles of Electrodynamics
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Physics of Electric Propulsion
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Tensor Analysis for Physicists, Second Edition
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Group Theory and its Application to Physical Problems
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Fractals, Chaos, Power Laws
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States of Matter
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Gauge Theory and Variational Principles
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Theory of Relativity
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Mechanics
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Quantum Field Theory
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Get a Grip on Physics
Menzel Donald H.
Donald H. Menzel was Director of Harvard College Observatory, Paine Professor of Practical Astronomy, and Professor of Astrophysics at Harvard University.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780486600567 |
| ISBN 10 | 0486600564 |
| Title | Mathematical Physics |
| Author | Donald Howard Menzel |
| Series | Dover Books On Physics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Year published | 2003-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 412 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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