TY - BOOK AU - Riley,K.F. AU - Hobson,M.P. AU - Bence,S.J. ED - Cambridge University Press. TI - Mathematical methods for physics and engineering: a comprehensive guide SN - 0521890675 AV - QA300 .R495 2004 PY - 2004/// CY - Cambridge PB - Cambridge University KW - Mathematical analysis N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Preliminary algebra --; Preliminary calculus --; Complex numbers and hyperbolic functions --; Series and limits --; Partial differentiation --; Multiple integrals --; Vector algebra --; Matrices and vector spaces --; Normal modes --; Vector calculus --; Line, surface and volume integrals --; Fourier series --; Integral transforms --; First-order ordinary differential equations --; Higher-order ordinary differential equations --; Series solutions of ordinary differential equations --; Eigenfunction methods for differential equations --; Partial differential equations: general and particular solutions --; Partial differential equations: separation of variables and other methods --; Complex variables --; Tensors --; Calculus of variations --; Integral equations --; Group theory --; Representation theory --; Probability --; Statistics --; Numerical methods --; Gamma, beta and error functions N2 - The authors present a wide-ranging and comprehensive textbook for physical scientists who need to use the tools of mathematics for practical purposes ER -