This book offers engineers and physicists working knowledge of a number of mathematical facts and techniques not commonly treated in courses in advanced calculus, but nevertheless extremely useful when applied to typical problems. Explores linear algebraic equations, quadratic and Hermitian forms, operations with vectors and matrices, the calculus of variations, more. Includes annotated problems and exercises.
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Introduction to Numerical Analysis : Second Edition by F. B. Hildebrand Well-known, respected introduction, updated to integrate concepts and procedures associated with computers. Computation, approximation, interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, smoothing of data, more. Includes 150 additional problems in this edition.
Techniques and Applications of Path Integration by L. S. Schulman Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this text develops the techniques of path integration and deals with applications, covering a host of illustrative examples. 26 figures. 1981 edition.
Mathematics for the Physical Sciences by Laurent Schwartz Concise treatment of mathematical entities employs examples from the physical sciences. Topics include distribution theory, Fourier series, Laplace transforms, wave and heat conduction equations, and gamma and Bessel functions. 1966 edition.
Oceanographical Engineering by Robert L. Wiegel Valuable both as a graduate-level text and as a reference for engineers and scientists, the classic features descriptive and mathematical sections, supplemented by hundreds of drawings and photographs. 1964 edition.
Mathematical Methods for Scientists and Engineers : Linear and Nonlinear Systems by Peter B. Kahn Appropriate for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of scientific and engineering fields, this text introduces linear and nonlinear problems and their associated models. 1990 edition. Includes 70 figures and 4 tables.
