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Partial Differential Equations of Mathematical PhysicsPartial Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics 
by S. L. Sobolev
Unusually accessible introduction to equations used to investigate many physical problems. Detailed, precise coverage of Riemann method, Lebesgue integration, Green's function, many other topics. Only knowledge of elementary analysis required. 1964 edition.
Theoretical Nuclear PhysicsTheoretical Nuclear Physics 
by John M. Blatt, Victor F. Weisskopf
An uncommonly clear and cogent investigation and correlation of key aspects of theoretical nuclear physics by leading experts: the nucleus, nuclear forces, nuclear spectroscopy, two-, three- and four-body problems, nuclear reactions, beta-decay and nuclear shell structure.
Realizability Theory for Continuous Linear SystemsRealizability Theory for Continuous Linear Systems 
by A. H. Zemanian
Concise exposition of realizability theory as applied to continous linear systems, specifically to the operators generated by physical systems as mappings of stimuli into responses. Many problems included.

Fundamental Formulas of Physics, Volume TwoFundamental Formulas of Physics, Volume Two 
by Donald H. Menzel
Volume Two of this two-volume set begins with Chapter 16 on geometrical optics. Other chapters are devoted to physical and electron optics, atomic and molecular spectra, quantum mechanics, cosmic rays and high-energy phenomena, magnetism, and celestial mechanics.
Foundations of Statistical Mechanics: A Deductive TreatmentFoundations of Statistical Mechanics: A Deductive Treatment 
by Oliver Penrose
Starting with primary physical assumptions and their idealization in the form of postulates, this text examines the consequences of these postulates, concluding with an analysis of entropy. Solutions. 1970 edition.
Optics and the Theory of Electrons: Volume 2 of Pauli Lectures on PhysicsOptics and the Theory of Electrons: Volume 2 of Pauli Lectures on Physics 
by Wolfgang Pauli
Lectures by distinguished physicist examine geometrical optics, theory of interference and diffraction, Maxwell's Theory, crystal optics, and molecular optics. Peerless resource for students and professionals. Numerous helpful figures.

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Boundary and Eigenvalue Problems in Mathematical PhysicsBoundary and Eigenvalue Problems in Mathematical Physics
by Hans Sagan
Well-known text uses a few basic concepts to solve such problems as the vibrating string, vibrating membrane, and heat conduction. Problems and solutions. 31 illustrations.

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A Collection of Problems in Mathematical PhysicsA Collection of Problems in Mathematical Physics
by B. M Budak, A. Samarskii, A. N. Tikhonov
Outstanding, wide-ranging material on classification and reduction to canonical form of second-order differential equations; hyperbolic, parabolic, elliptic equations, more. Bibliography.

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Collision TheoryCollision Theory
by Marvin L. Goldberger, Kenneth M. Watson
This graduate-level text examines scattering processes and formal scattering theory, the two-body problem with central forces, scattering by noncentral forces, lifetime and decay of virtual states, more. 1964 edition.

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Eight Lectures on Theoretical PhysicsEight Lectures on Theoretical Physics
by Max Planck
Landmark lectures (1909) by Nobel Prize winner deal with application of quantum hypothesis to blackbody radiation, principle of least action, relativity theory, more. 1915 edition.


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Electrodynamics: Volume 1 of Pauli Lectures on PhysicsElectrodynamics: Volume 1 of Pauli Lectures on Physics
by Wolfgang Pauli
Comprehensive coverage of the historical development and current problems of electrodynamics, followed by sections on electrostatics and magnetostatics, steady-state currents, quasi-static fields, and rapidly varying fields.


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Equations of Mathematical PhysicsEquations of Mathematical Physics
by A. N. Tikhonov, A. A. Samarskii
Thorough, rigorous advanced-undergraduate to graduate-level treatment of problems leading to partial differential equations. Hyperbolic, parabolic, elliptic equations; wave propagation in space, heat conduction in space, more. Problems. Appendixes.


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A First Look at Perturbation TheoryA First Look at Perturbation Theory
by James G. Simmonds, James E. Mann, Jr.
This introductory text explains methods for obtaining approximate solutions to mathematical problems by exploiting the presence of small, dimensionless parameters. For engineering and physical science undergraduates.

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Foundations of Statistical Mechanics: A Deductive TreatmentFoundations of Statistical Mechanics: A Deductive Treatment
by Oliver Penrose
Starting with primary physical assumptions and their idealization in the form of postulates, this text examines the consequences of these postulates, concluding with an analysis of entropy. Solutions. 1970 edition.

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The Functions of Mathematical PhysicsThe Functions of Mathematical Physics
by Harry Hochstadt
Comprehensive text provides a detailed treatment of orthogonal polynomials, principal properties of the gamma function, hypergeometric functions, Legendre functions, confluent hypergeometric functions, and Hill's equation.

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Fundamental Formulas of Physics, Volume OneFundamental Formulas of Physics, Volume One
by Donald H. Menzel
Volume 1 of a two-volume set. This important work covers basic mathematical formulas, statistics, nomograms, physical constants, classical mechanics, special theory of relativity, general theory of relativity, and much more. 1955 edition.

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Fundamental Formulas of Physics, Volume TwoFundamental Formulas of Physics, Volume Two
by Donald H. Menzel
Volume Two of this two-volume set begins with Chapter 16 on geometrical optics. Other chapters are devoted to physical and electron optics, atomic and molecular spectra, quantum mechanics, cosmic rays and high-energy phenomena, magnetism, and celestial mechanics.

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Geometry and Light: The Science of InvisibilityGeometry and Light: The Science of Invisibility
by Ulf Leonhardt, Thomas Philbin
Suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of engineering, physics, and mathematics and scientific researchers of all types, this is the first authoritative text on invisibility and the science behind it. More than 100 full-color illustrations, plus exercises with solutions. 2010 edition.

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Group Theory and Its Application to Physical ProblemsGroup Theory and Its Application to Physical Problems
by Morton Hamermesh
One of the best-written, most skillful expositions of group theory and its physical applications, directed primarily to advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics, especially quantum physics. With problems.

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A Guide to Feynman Diagrams in the Many-Body ProblemA Guide to Feynman Diagrams in the Many-Body Problem
by Richard D. Mattuck
Superb introduction for nonspecialists covers Feynman diagrams, quasi particles, Fermi systems at finite temperature, superconductivity, vacuum amplitude, Dyson's equation, ladder approximation, more. "A great delight." — Physics Today. 1974 edition.

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Investigations on the Theory of the Brownian MovementInvestigations on the Theory of the Brownian Movement
by Albert Einstein
Five early papers evolve the theory that won Einstein a Nobel Prize, including "On the Theory of the Brownian Movement" and "A New Determination of Molecular Dimensions."

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Lectures on Nuclear TheoryLectures on Nuclear Theory
by L. Landau, Ya. Smorodinsky
Concise graduate-level treatment covers nuclear forces, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, interactions of pi-mesons with nucleons, more. "A real jewel . . . should be in the hands of every student." — Nuclear Physics. 1959 edition.

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Lie Groups for PedestriansLie Groups for Pedestrians
by Harry J. Lipkin
This book shows how well-known methods of angular momentum algebra can be extended to treat other Lie groups. Chapters cover isospin, the three-dimensional harmonic oscillator, Young diagrams, more. 1966 edition.

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Mathematical Analysis of Physical ProblemsMathematical Analysis of Physical Problems
by Philip R. Wallace
Mathematical reference for theoretical physics links classical and modern physics. Topics include the vibrating string, linear vector spaces, the potential equation, problems of diffusion and attenuation, much more. 1972 edition.

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Mathematical Handbook for Scientists and Engineers: Definitions, Theorems, and Formulas for Reference and ReviewMathematical Handbook for Scientists and Engineers: Definitions, Theorems, and Formulas for Reference and Review
by Granino A. Korn, Theresa M. Korn
Convenient access to information from every area of mathematics: Fourier transforms, Z transforms, linear and nonlinear programming, calculus of variations, random-process theory, special functions, combinatorial analysis, game theory, much more.

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Mathematical Methods in Physics and EngineeringMathematical Methods in Physics and Engineering
by John W. Dettman
Algebraically based approach to vectors, mapping, diffraction, and other topics covers generalized functions, analytic function theory, Hilbert spaces, calculus of variations, boundary value problems, integral equations, more. 1969 edition.

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