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“david a burton”

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  • A Geometrical Approach to Physics

    by David A. Burton, Adam Noble ...
    This book provides an accessible introduction to using the tools of differential geometry to tackle a wide range of topics in physics, with the concepts developed through numerous examples to help the reader become familiar with the techniques.Physical applications are used to develop the techniques and demonstrate their wide-ranging applicability. Formalism is introduced sparingly and step-by ... Read more

    $68.99 USD

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  • The Geometry of Physics

    An Introduction

    by Theodore Frankel ...
    This book provides a working knowledge of those parts of exterior differential forms, differential geometry, algebraic and differential topology, Lie groups, vector bundles and Chern forms that are essential for a deeper understanding of both classical and modern physics and engineering. Included are discussions of analytical and fluid dynamics, electromagnetism (in flat and curved space), ... Read more

    $85.29 USD

  • Mathematical Methods For Physicists International Student Edition

    by George B. Arfken, Hans J. Weber ...
    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 ... Read more

    $119.69 USD

  • Geometric Algebra for Physicists

    by Chris Doran, Anthony Lasenby ...
    Geometric algebra is a powerful mathematical language with applications across a range of subjects in physics and engineering. This book is a complete guide to the current state of the subject with early chapters providing a self-contained introduction to geometric algebra. Topics covered include new techniques for handling rotations in arbitrary dimensions, and the links between rotations, ... Read more

    $118.09 USD

  • Essential Mathematical Methods for Physicists, ISE

    by Hans J. Weber, George B. Arfken ...
    This new adaptation of Arfken and Weber's bestselling Mathematical Methods for Physicists, Fifth Edition, is the most comprehensive, modern, and accessible reference for using mathematics to solve physics problems. REVIEWERS SAY: "Examples are excellent. They cover a wide range of physics problems." --Bing Zhou, University of Michigan "The ideas are communicated very well and it is easy to ... Read more

    $91.79 USD

  • From Financial Crisis to Stagnation

    The Destruction of Shared Prosperity and the Role of Economics

    by Thomas I. Palley ...
    The US economy today is confronted with the prospect of extended stagnation. This book explores why. Thomas I. Palley argues that the Great Recession and destruction of shared prosperity is due to flawed economic policy over the past thirty years. One flaw was the growth model adopted after 1980 that relied on debt and asset price inflation to fuel growth instead of wages. A second flaw was the ... Read more

    $49.19 USD

  • Understanding Geometric Algebra for Electromagnetic Theory

    by John W. Arthur ...
    Series Book 38 - IEEE Press Series on Electromagnetic Wave Theory
    This book aims to disseminate geometric algebra as a straightforward mathematical tool set for working with and understanding classical electromagnetic theory. It's target readership is anyone who has some knowledge of electromagnetic theory, predominantly ordinary scientists and engineers who use it in the course of their work, or postgraduate students and senior undergraduates who are seeking to ... Read more

    $130.00 USD

  • Semi-Riemannian Geometry With Applications to Relativity

    by Barrett O'Neill ...
    Series Book 103 - Pure and Applied Mathematics
    This book is an exposition of semi-Riemannian geometry (also called pseudo-Riemannian geometry)--the study of a smooth manifold furnished with a metric tensor of arbitrary signature. The principal special cases are Riemannian geometry, where the metric is positive definite, and Lorentz geometry. For many years these two geometries have developed almost independently: Riemannian geometry ... Read more

    $65.69 USD

  • Vector and Tensor Analysis

    by Eutiquio C. Young ...
    Revised and updated throughout, this book presents the fundamental concepts of vector and tensor analysis with their corresponding physical and geometric applications - emphasizing the development of computational skills and basic procedures, and exploring highly complex and technical topics in simplified settings.;This text: incorporates transformation of rectangular cartesian coordinate systems ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

  • A First Course in Mathematical Physics

    by Colm T. Whelan ...
    The book assumes next to no prior knowledge of the topic. The first part introduces the core mathematics, always in conjunction with the physical context. In the second part of the book, a series of examples showcases some of the more conceptually advanced areas of physics, the presentation of which draws on the developments in the first part. A large number of problems helps students to hone ... Read more

    $46.00 USD

  • A Course in Modern Mathematical Physics

    Groups, Hilbert Space and Differential Geometry

    by Peter Szekeres ...
    This book, first published in 2004, provides an introduction to the major mathematical structures used in physics today. It covers the concepts and techniques needed for topics such as group theory, Lie algebras, topology, Hilbert space and differential geometry. Important theories of physics such as classical and quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and special and general relativity are also ... Read more

    $115.69 USD

  • Guide to Essential Math

    A Review for Physics, Chemistry and Engineering Students

    by Sy M. Blinder ...
    This book reminds students in junior, senior and graduate level courses in physics, chemistry and engineering of the math they may have forgotten (or learned imperfectly) which is needed to succeed in science courses. The focus is on math actually used in physics, chemistry and engineering, and the approach to mathematics begins with 12 examples of increasing complexity, designed to hone the ... Read more

    $47.69 USD