Methods of modern mathematical physics / Michael Reed [and] Barry Simon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reed, Michael, 1942-

Simon, Barry, 1946- author.

Contributor:

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematical physics.

Physical Description:

volumes ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Academic Press, [1972-]

Summary:

This volume will serve several purposes: to provide an introduction for graduate students not previously acquainted with the material, to serve as a reference for mathematical physicists already working in the field, and to provide an introduction to various advanced topics which are difficult to understand in the literature. Not all the techniques and application are treated in the same depth. In general, we give a very thorough discussion of the mathematical techniques and applications in quatum mechanics, but provide only an introduction to the problems arising in quantum field theory, classical mechanics, and partial differential equations. Finally, some of the material developed in this volume will not find applications until Volume III. For all these reasons, this volume contains a great variety of subject matter. To help the reader select which material is important for him, we have provided a "Reader's Guide" at the end of each chapter.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

0125850018

0125850026

OCLC:

410400