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Mathematical Methods for Physicists

By: George B. Arfken,Hans J. Weber

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Mathematical Methods for Physicists

By: George B. Arfken,Hans J. Weber

This new and completely revised Fourth Edition provides thorough coverage of the important mathematics needed for upper-division and graduate study in physics and engineering. Following more than 28 years of successful class-testing, Mathematical Methods for Physicists is considered the standard text on the subject.A new chapter on nonlinear methods and chaos is included, as are revisions of the differential equations and complex variables chapters. The entire book has been made even more accessible, with special attention given to clarity, completeness, and physical motivation. It is an excellent reference apart from its course use.This revised Fourth Edition includes:Modernized terminologyGroup theoretic methods brought together and expanded in a new chapterAn entirely new chapter on nonlinear mathematical physicsSignificant revisions of the differential equations and complex variables chaptersMany new or improved exercisesForty new or improved figuresAn update of computational techniques for today's contemporary tools, such as microcomputers, Numerical Recipes, and Mathematica(r), among others

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1483288064

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Mathematical Methods For Physicists International Student Edition

By: George B. Arfken,Hans J. Weber

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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 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

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Elsevier

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0080470696

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Invariant Imbedding T-matrix Method for Light Scattering by Nonspherical and Inhomogeneous Particles

By: Bingqiang Sun,Lei Bi,Ping Yang,Michael Kahnert,George Kattawar

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Invariant Imbedding T-matrix Method for Light Scattering by Nonspherical and Inhomogeneous Particles

By: Bingqiang Sun,Lei Bi,Ping Yang,Michael Kahnert,George Kattawar

Invariant Imbedding T-matrix Method for Light Scattering by Nonspherical and Inhomogeneous Particles propels atmospheric research forward as a resource and a tool for understanding the T-Matrix method in relation to light scattering. The text explores concepts ranging from electromagnetic waves and scattering dyads to the fundamentals of the T-Matrix method. Providing recently developed material, this text is sufficient to aid the light scattering science community with current and leading information. Enriched with detailed research from top field experts, Invariant Imbedding T-matrix Method for Light Scattering by Nonspherical and Inhomogeneous Particles offers a meaningful and essential presentation of methods and applications, with a focus on the light scattering of small and intermediate particles that supports and builds upon the latest studies. Thus, it is a valuable resource for atmospheric researchers and other earth and environmental scientists to expand their knowledge and understanding of available tools. - Systematically introduces innovative methods with powerful numerical capabilities - Thoroughly presents the rudimentary principles of light scattering and the T-matrix method - Offers a condensed and well-ordered arrangement of text, figures and formulas that are serviceable for both students and researchers

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Elsevier

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0128180919

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Essential Mathematical Methods for Physicists, ISE

By: Hans J. Weber,George B. Arfken

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Essential Mathematical Methods for Physicists, ISE

By: Hans J. Weber,George B. Arfken

This new adaptation of Arfken and Weber's best-selling Mathematical Methods for Physicists, fifth edition, is the most modern collection of mathematical principles for solving physics problems.

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Academic Press

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0120598779

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Principles of Discrete Time Mechanics

By: George Jaroszkiewicz

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Principles of Discrete Time Mechanics

By: George Jaroszkiewicz

A unique introduction to the chronon hypothesis, systematically building the theory up from scratch.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107034299

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9781107034297

Real-Time Earthquake Tracking and Localisation

A Formulation for Elements in Earthquake Early Warning Systems (Eews)

By: George R. Daglish,Iurii P. Sizov

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Real-Time Earthquake Tracking and Localisation

A Formulation for Elements in Earthquake Early Warning Systems (Eews)

By: George R. Daglish,Iurii P. Sizov

After the great tsunami of 2004 and the earthquake in Sichuan, China, in 2008, two big thinkers knew they must try to prevent the damage inflicted by surprise earthquakes. George R. Daglish and Iurii P. Sizov teamed up to create an experimental seismic software system that contains application areas for inclusion in an earthquake early warning software structure. In this book, they highlight the work they’ve done thus far. The algorithms can be grouped into several main types: planar earth calculations to determine epicenters; calculations over a spherical earth model to determine epicenters; rapid tabular scans to determine epicenters and hypocenters concurrently, using either spherical or spheroidal earth geometry directly; and hypocenter scans using spheroidal earth geometry. The authors also describe the testing of all members of the grouping, using real earthquake data. They assess the timing and accuracy of each against received and current results taken from the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology archive. If the world doesn’t take concerted action to predict and track earthquakes, the consequences will be unthinkable, which is why we must work toward real-time earthquake tracking and localization.

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AuthorHouse

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1728382335

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Wavelets in Electromagnetics and Device Modeling

By: George W. Pan

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Wavelets in Electromagnetics and Device Modeling

By: George W. Pan

Thema des Buches ist die Elementarwellen- (Wavelet-) -Theorie (Zeit-Frequenz-Analyse), ein Grenzgebiet zwischen Mathematik und Ingenieurwissenschaften. - viele Anwendungen in der Elektronik, darunter Antennentheorie und drahtlose Kommunikation - erstes Buch, das die Wavelet-Theorie auf elektromagnetische Phänomene und auf die Modellierung von Halbleiterbauelementen anwendet

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John Wiley & Sons

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047146094X

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9780471460947

The Encyclopedia of Aging

A Comprehensive Resource in Gerontology and Geriatrics

By: George L. Maddox

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The Encyclopedia of Aging

A Comprehensive Resource in Gerontology and Geriatrics

By: George L. Maddox

Comprehensive multidisciplinary encyclopedia dealing with aging processes and older adults. Intended for "the educated inquirer who needs a brief authoritative introduction to key topics and issues in aging." Signed entries contain cross references. Contains lengthy bibliography. General index.

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3662383381

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Images of Time

Mind, Science, Reality

By: George Jaroszkiewicz

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Images of Time

Mind, Science, Reality

By: George Jaroszkiewicz

Provides a broad survey of many of these views, these Images of Time, covering historical, cultural, philosophical, biological, mathematical and physical Images of Time, including classical and quantum mechanics, special and general relativity and cosmology.

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Oxford University Press

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0198718063

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Ocean and Seabed Acoustics

A Theory of Wave Propagation

By: George V. Frisk

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Ocean and Seabed Acoustics

A Theory of Wave Propagation

By: George V. Frisk

Respected scientist and educator George V. Frisk draws on his extensive professional experience to demonstrate how the ocean environment provides an excellent setting in which to display general principles of wave propagation that are also applicable to other areas of wave physics. Ocean and Seabed Acoustics proceeds with a derivation of elementary solutions to the wave equation in free space and then progressively addresses problems of increasing complexity. This book concludes with a discussion of acoustic wave propagation due to a point source in an inhomogeneous waveguide with lossy boundaries.

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Pearson Education

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0132441543

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Relativistic Celestial Mechanics of the Solar System

By: Sergei Kopeikin,Michael Efroimsky,George Kaplan

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Relativistic Celestial Mechanics of the Solar System

By: Sergei Kopeikin,Michael Efroimsky,George Kaplan

This authoritative book presents the theoretical development of gravitational physics as it applies to the dynamics of celestial bodies and the analysis of precise astronomical observations. In so doing, it fills the need for a textbook that teaches modern dynamical astronomy with a strong emphasis on the relativistic aspects of the subject produced by the curved geometry of four-dimensional spacetime. The first three chapters review the fundamental principles of celestial mechanics and of special and general relativity. This background material forms the basis for understanding relativistic reference frames, the celestial mechanics of N-body systems, and high-precision astrometry, navigation, and geodesy, which are then treated in the following five chapters. The final chapter provides an overview of the new field of applied relativity, based on recent recommendations from the International Astronomical Union. The book is suitable for teaching advanced undergraduate honors programs and graduate courses, while equally serving as a reference for professional research scientists working in relativity and dynamical astronomy. The authors bring their extensive theoretical and practical experience to the subject. Sergei Kopeikin is a professor at the University of Missouri, while Michael Efroimsky and George Kaplan work at the United States Naval Observatory, one of the world?s premier institutions for expertise in astrometry, celestial mechanics, and timekeeping.

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John Wiley & Sons

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3527634576

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Micromechanics of Composite Materials

By: George Dvorak

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Micromechanics of Composite Materials

By: George Dvorak

This book presents a broad exposition of analytical and numerical methods for modeling composite materials, laminates, polycrystals and other heterogeneous solids, with emphasis on connections between material properties and responses on several length scales, ranging from the nano and microscales to the macroscale. Many new results and methods developed by the author are incorporated into the rich fabric of the subject, which has developed from the work of many researchers over the last 50 years. Among the new results, the book offers an extensive analysis of internal and interface stresses caused by eigenstrains, such as thermal, transformation and inelastic strains in the constituents, which often exceed those caused by mechanical loads, and of inelastic behavior of metal matrix composites. Fiber prestress in laminates, and modeling of functionally graded materials are also analyzed. Furthermore, this book outlines several key subjects on modeling the properties of composites reinforced by particles of various shapes, aligned fibers, symmetric laminated plates and metal matrix composites. This volume is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and engineers interested and involved in analysis and design of composite structures.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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9400741014

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9789400741010

An Introductory Guide to Computational Methods for the Solution of Physics Problems

With Emphasis on Spectral Methods

By: George Rawitscher,Victo dos Santos Filho,Thiago Carvalho Peixoto

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An Introductory Guide to Computational Methods for the Solution of Physics Problems

With Emphasis on Spectral Methods

By: George Rawitscher,Victo dos Santos Filho,Thiago Carvalho Peixoto

This monograph presents fundamental aspects of modern spectral and other computational methods, which are not generally taught in traditional courses. It emphasizes concepts as errors, convergence, stability, order and efficiency applied to the solution of physical problems. The spectral methods consist in expanding the function to be calculated into a set of appropriate basis functions (generally orthogonal polynomials) and the respective expansion coefficients are obtained via collocation equations. The main advantage of these methods is that they simultaneously take into account all available information, rather only the information available at a limited number of mesh points. They require more complicated matrix equations than those obtained in finite difference methods. However, the elegance, speed, and accuracy of the spectral methods more than compensates for any such drawbacks. During the course of the monograph, the authors examine the usually rapid convergence of the spectral expansions and the improved accuracy that results when nonequispaced support points are used, in contrast to the equispaced points used in finite difference methods. In particular, they demonstrate the enhanced accuracy obtained in the solutionof integral equations. The monograph includes an informative introduction to old and new computational methods with numerous practical examples, while at the same time pointing out the errors that each of the available algorithms introduces into the specific solution. It is a valuable resource for undergraduate students as an introduction to the field and for graduate students wishing to compare the available computational methods. In addition, the work develops the criteria required for students to select the most suitable method to solve the particular scientific problem that they are confronting.

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3319427032

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Radiation and Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves

By: George Tyras

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Radiation and Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves

By: George Tyras

Radiation and Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves serves as a text in electrical engineering or electrophysics. The book discusses the electromagnetic theory; plane electromagnetic waves in homogenous isotropic and anisotropic media; and plane electromagnetic waves in inhomogenous stratified media. The text also describes the spectral representation of elementary electromagnetic sources; the field of a dipole in a stratified medium; and radiation in anisotropic plasma. The properties and the procedures of Green's function method of solution, axial currents, as well as cylindrical boundaries are also considered. The book further tackles diffraction by cylindrical structures and apertures on cylindrical structures. Students taking electrical engineering or electrophysics will find the book useful.

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Academic Press

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1483220516

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Atoms, Molecules and Clusters in Electric Fields

Theoretical Approaches to the Calculation of Electric Polarizability

By: George Maroulis

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Atoms, Molecules and Clusters in Electric Fields

Theoretical Approaches to the Calculation of Electric Polarizability

By: George Maroulis

With the central importance of electric polarizability and hyperpolarizability for a wide spectrum of activities, this book charts the trends in the accurate theoretical determination of these properties in specialized fields. The contributions include reviews and original papers that extend from methodology to applications in specific areas of primary importance such as cluster science and organic synthesis of molecules with specific properties.

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Imperial College Press

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1860946763

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9781860946769

Mathematics for Chemistry and Physics

By: George Turrell

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Mathematics for Chemistry and Physics

By: George Turrell

Chemistry and physics share a common mathematical foundation. From elementary calculus to vector analysis and group theory, Mathematics for Chemistry and Physics aims to provide a comprehensive reference for students and researchers pursuing these scientific fields. The book is based on the authors many classroom experience. Designed as a reference text, Mathematics for Chemistry and Physics will prove beneficial for students at all university levels in chemistry, physics, applied mathematics, and theoretical biology. Although this book is not computer-based, many references to current applications are included, providing the background to what goes on "behind the screen" in computer experiments.

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0080511279

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9780080511276

The Physics of Cerebrovascular Diseases

Biophysical Mechanisms of Development, Diagnosis and Therapy

By: George J. Hademenos,Tarik F. Massoud

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The Physics of Cerebrovascular Diseases

Biophysical Mechanisms of Development, Diagnosis and Therapy

By: George J. Hademenos,Tarik F. Massoud

A review of our current understanding of the physical phenomena associated with the flow of blood through the brain, applying these concepts to the physiological and medical aspects of cerebrovascular disease so as to be useful to both the scientist and the clinician. Specifically the book discusses the physical bases for the development of cerebrovascular disease and for its clinical consequences; specific current and possible future therapies; experimental, clinical, and computational techniques used to investigate cerebrovascular disease; blood dynamics and its role; imaging methods used in the diagnosis and management of cerebrovascular disease. Intended as a one- or two-semester course in biophysics, biomedical engineering or medical physics, this is also of interest to medical students and interns in neurology and cardiology, and provides a useful overview of current practice for researchers and clinicians.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1563965585

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9781563965586

Tunable Materials with Applications in Antennas and Microwaves

By: John N. Sahalos,George A. Kyriacou

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Tunable Materials with Applications in Antennas and Microwaves

By: John N. Sahalos,George A. Kyriacou

Tunable Materials with Applications in Antennas and Microwaves is a stimulating topic in these modern times. With the explosion of the new generation of the wireless world, greater emphasis than ever before is being placed on the analysis and applications of modern materials. This book describes the characteristics of Ferrites and Ferroelectrics and introduces the reader to Multiferroics. Represents, in a simple manner, the solid state physics and explains the permittivity and permeability tensor characteristics for the tunable materials of infinite and finite dimensions. Gives the applications of tunable materials in resonators, filters, microstrips, striplines, antennas, phase shifters, capacitors, varactors, and frequency selective surfaces. Describes in detail the mathematical analysis for spin and magnetostatic waves for infinite medium, thin slab films, and finite circular discs. The analysis contains original work, which the reader may extend in the future. Provides multiferroics, which are ferrite and ferroelectric composites. Multiferroics are very promising tunable materials which are believed will offer many applications in the near future. Contains the planar transmission lines with analytic formulas for multilayer microstrips, transmission lines, and waveguides with isotropic as well as anisotropic dielectric and magnetic materials. Also, gives the formulas to analyze the layered category of transmission lines with multiferroics. This book is intended for antenna and microwave engineers as well as for graduate students of Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Physics Departments.

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Springer Nature

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3031015428

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9783031015427

Radiative Processes in Astrophysics

By: George B. Rybicki,Alan P. Lightman

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Radiative Processes in Astrophysics

By: George B. Rybicki,Alan P. Lightman

Radiative Processes in Astrophysics: This clear, straightforward, and fundamental introduction is designed to present-from a physicist's point of view-radiation processes and their applications to astrophysical phenomena and space science. It covers such topics as radiative transfer theory, relativistic covariance and kinematics, bremsstrahlung radiation, synchrotron radiation, Compton scattering, some plasma effects, and radiative transitions in atoms. Discussion begins with first principles, physically motivating and deriving all results rather than merely presenting finished formulae. However, a reasonably good physics background (introductory quantum mechanics, intermediate electromagnetic theory, special relativity, and some statistical mechanics) is required. Much of this prerequisite material is provided by brief reviews, making the book a self-contained reference for workers in the field as well as the ideal text for senior or first-year graduate students of astronomy, astrophysics, and related physics courses. Radiative Processes in Astrophysics also contains about 75 problems, with solutions, illustrating applications of the material and methods for calculating results. This important and integral section emphasizes physical intuition by presenting important results that are used throughout the main text; it is here that most of the practical astrophysical applications become apparent.

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John Wiley & Sons

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352761818X

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The Laws Of Observation

By: George Jaroszkiewicz

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The Laws Of Observation

By: George Jaroszkiewicz

Science is at a cross-roads. For several decades, the Standard Model of particle physics has managed to fit vast amounts of particle scattering data remarkably well, but many questions remain. During those decades, some sophisticated theoretical hypotheses such as string theory, quantum gravity, and quantum cosmology have been proposed and studied intensively, in an effort to break the log-jam of the Standard Model. None of those hypotheses have succeeded to date. Of greater concern is the increasing tendency by some practitioners in those fields to downplay the empirical principles of science.In response, this book is a restatement of those principles, covering numerous aspects of observation. A particular focus is on contextuality versus realism, the two fundamentally contrasting ideologies that underpin modern physics.

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World Scientific

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981126600X

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9789811266003

Mathematical Methods for Physicists

By: George B. Arfken,Hans J. Weber

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Mathematical Methods for Physicists

By: George B. Arfken,Hans J. Weber

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1483288064

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International Edition University Physics

By: George Arfken

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International Edition University Physics

By: George Arfken

International Edition University Physics aims to provide an authoritative treatment and pedagogical presentation in the subject of physics. The text covers basic topics in physics such as scalars and vectors, the first and second condition of equilibrium, torque, center of gravity, and velocity and acceleration. Also covered are Newton's laws; work, energy, and power; the conservation of energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum; the mechanical properties of matter; fluid mechanics, and wave kinematics. College students who are in need of a textbook for introductory physics would find this book a reliable reference material.

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