Mathematics for Physicists (Manchester Physics Series) 1st Edition by Graham Shaw (PDF)

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Mathematics for Physicists is a relatively short volume covering all the essential mathematics needed for a typical first degree in physics, from a starting point that is compatible with modern school mathematics syllabuses. Early chapters deliberately overlap with senior school mathematics, to a degree that will depend on the background of the individual reader, who may quickly skip over those topics with which he or she is already familiar. The rest of the book covers the mathematics that is usually compulsory for all students in their first two years of a typical university physics degree, plus a little more. There are worked examples throughout the text, and chapter-end problem sets.Mathematics for Physicists features:Interfaces with modern school mathematics syllabusesAll topics usually taught in the first two years of a physics degreeWorked examples throughoutProblems in every chapter, with answers to selected questions at the end of the book and full solutions on a websiteThis text will be an excellent resource for undergraduate students in physics and a quick reference guide for more advanced students, as well as being appropriate for students in other physical sciences, such as astronomy, chemistry and earth sciences.

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Editorial Reviews: From the Inside Flap Mathematics for Physicists is a relatively short volume covering all the essential mathematics needed for a typical first degree in physics, from a starting point that is compatible with modern school mathematics syllabuses. Early chapters deliberately overlap with senior school mathematics, to a degree that will depend on the background of the individual reader, who may quickly skip over those topics with which he or she is already familiar. The rest of the book covers the mathematics that is usually compulsory for all students in their first two years of a typical university physics degree, plus a little more. There are worked examples throughout the text, and chapter-end problem sets. This text will be an excellent resource for undergraduate students in physics and a quick reference guide for more advanced students, as well as being appropriate for students in other physical sciences, such as astronomy, chemistry and earth sciences. Mathematics for Physicists features: Interfaces with modern school mathematics syllabuses All topics usually taught in the first two years of a physics degree Worked examples throughout Problems in every chapter, with answers to selected questions at the end of the book and full solutions on a website. From the Back Cover Mathematics for Physicists is a relatively short volume covering all the essential mathematics needed for a typical first degree in physics, from a starting point that is compatible with modern school mathematics syllabuses. Early chapters deliberately overlap with senior school mathematics, to a degree that will depend on the background of the individual reader, who may quickly skip over those topics with which he or she is already familiar. The rest of the book covers the mathematics that is usually compulsory for all students in their first two years of a typical university physics degree, plus a little more. There are worked examples throughout the text, and chapter-end problem sets. This text will be an excellent resource for undergraduate students in physics and a quick reference guide for more advanced students, as well as being appropriate for students in other physical sciences, such as astronomy, chemistry and earth sciences. Mathematics for Physicists features: Interfaces with modern school mathematics syllabuses All topics usually taught in the first two years of a physics degree Worked examples throughout Problems in every chapter, with answers to selected questions at the end of the book and full solutions on a website. About the Author Brian Martin was a full-time member of staff of the Department of Physics & Astronomy at UCL from 1968 to 1995, including a decade from 1994 to 2004 as Head of the Department. I retired in 2005 and now hold the title of Emeritus Professor of Physics. I have extensive experience of teaching undergraduate mathematics classes at all levels and experience of other universities via external examining for first degrees at Imperial College and Royal Holloway College London. I was also the external member of the General Board of the Department of Physics at Cambridge University that reviewed the whole academic programme of that department, including teaching.Graham Shaw is a full-time member of staff of the School of Physics & Astronomy at Manchester University and will retire in September 2009. I have extensive experience of teaching undergraduate physics and the associated mathematics, and have been a member of the department’s Teaching Committee and the Course Director of the Honours School of Mathematics and Physics for many years. Read more

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⭐He sometimes skips some reasoning but overall a great book, very helpful.

⭐Clear exposition from first principles without asking the reader to reinvent the wheel. Concise leading worked examples. Well paced. Level and treatment is well pitched to high school leavers and above, easily navigable and readable, if a little condensed at times – see below.Slight criticism: only odd numbered questions I each exercise have answers – should be all the questions in this day and age, and there should be full solutions to at least three questions per exercise set, i.e. setting out how to approach a trivial starter question, a main gubbins question and finally a Sunday roast question with trimmings.. At the moment only worked examples have solutions set out, and at times these can be truncated and terse.

⭐My grandson’s first reaction was, “its very difficult” but he is now starting to make use of it to keep his brain sharp for University this autumn

⭐Great book with lots of worked examples and answered questions

⭐This book is not as thorough on each topic as separate text on the topics, but is great for quick review or as a reference guide for senior years.

⭐Mathematics for physicists is a slightly deceptive title. This is very much an introduction to mathematics for university level physics and doesn’t go into the depth that you might require for some areas. That said it’s an excellent first volume for a university course before getting into some of the deeper concepts and harder problems. My only issue with the book is that they only offer answers to some of the problems they set. That in itself is not a major problem but a bigger problem is that they don’t show the working to get to that answer. If I have a different answer to them knowing it is different is not nearly as useful as knowing why it is different. That minor point aside this is a good introductory university text.Edit – having used this a bit more in depth now I’d say that this needs a second edition. There are quite a few errors in the problems and solutions. Nothing major and if you have understood the discussion before you can spot them but enough to give students who are having problems some more and unnecessary difficulty.

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