Applied Mathematics for Physical Chemistry

by James R. Barrante

A "how to do it" review and learn book on advanced mathematics necessary to physical chemistry. Coordinate systems, functions and graphs, logarithms, differential calculus, integral calculus, infinite series, differential equations, scalars and vectors, matrices and determinants, operators, numerical methods and the use of the computer, and mathematical methods in the laboratory. Educators, Technicians, and other professionals using mathematics in physical chemistry.

Genres: Mathematics

248 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[John Rey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains very good explanations of mathematical concepts used in physical chemistry. It clarified concepts like reversibility, state functions, physical meanings of differential equations, operators, etc. which connected the terms and equations used in physical chemistry to their physical significance.

This book is not a substitute for the traditional physical chemistry course nor the calculus course but it is a good supplement material for those (i.e., students like me)who had or having difficulties in connecting the math to the physical domain of things. Thus, there is not much proof of mathematical concepts (i.e., derivations of equations, mathematical properties, etc.) which is assumed that the reader/student has already taken those topics in a calculus course or have read them on a calculus book. In addition, this book does not comprehensively discuss physical chemistry topics in detail but always give examples where and what math is used physical chemistry.

The last two chapters discuss numerical methods which is related to data analysis, approximations of values and integration of area under the curve in physical chemistry. Chapter 11 discusses tips on computer programming associated with such tasks but it would be of great help if the readers do know how to program.

[Colton Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I consider this a “must have” for any serious physical chemistry student. The subject, at its core, is math. This concise guide is a roadmap to doing the math correct and mastering it in the process.