Physical Mathematics

by Kevin M. Cahill

Unique in its clarity, examples and range, Physical Mathematics explains as simply as possible the mathematics that graduate students and professional physicists need in their courses and research. The author illustrates the mathematics with numerous physical examples drawn from contemporary research. In addition to basic subjects such as linear algebra, Fourier analysis, complex variables, differential equations and Bessel functions, this textbook covers topics such as the singular-value decomposition, Lie algebras, the tensors and forms of general relativity, the central limit theorem and Kolmogorov test of statistics, the Monte Carlo methods of experimental and theoretical physics, the renormalization group of condensed-matter physics and the functional derivatives and Feynman path integrals of quantum field theory.

Genres: Physics, Mathematics

685 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 28, 2013

About the author

KEVIN M. CAHILL, M.D., is Director of Fordham’s Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs and President of the Center for International Health and Cooperation in New York City.

Reviews

[Mohamed · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of the most useful textbook I have used in my life