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A course in modern mathematical physics : groups, Hilbert space, and differential geometry / Peter Szekeres.
Math/Physics/Astronomy Library QC20 .S965 2004
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Szekeres, Peter, 1940-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mathematical physics.
- Physical Description:
- xiii, 600 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
- Other Title:
- Modern mathematical physics
- Mathematical physics
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004.
- Summary:
- Presenting an introduction to the mathematics of modern physics for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this textbook introduces the reader to modern mathematical thinking within a physics context. Topics covered include tensor algebra, differential geometry, topology, Lie groups and Lie algebras, distribution theory, fundamental analysis and Hilbert spaces. The book also includes exercises and proofed examples to test the students' understanding of the various concepts, as well as to extend the text's themes.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 587-588) and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1924 Book Fund.
- ISBN:
- 0521829607
- 0521536456
- OCLC:
- 54529568
- Online:
- Publisher description
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