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All You Wanted to Know about Mathematics but Were Afraid to Ask: Mathematics Applied to Science

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title All You Wanted to Know about Mathematics but Were Afraid to Ask: Mathematics Applied to Science
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Louis Lyons
SeriesAll You Wanted to Know about Mathematics but Were Afraid to Ask 2 Volume Paperback Set
Series part Volume No. Volume 1
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:344
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreMaths for scientists
Physics
ISBN/Barcode 9780521436007
ClassificationsDewey:530.1
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations 1 Tables, unspecified; 65 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 5 October 1995
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Why is the square root of minus one relevant to electrical circuits? Can geometry be used to solve problems in the physical sciences? How could you help a being on a distant planet distinguish left and right? With a clear understanding of mathematics, these questions can be solved. But in many textbooks, mathematical proofs and techniques cloud the issue of understanding the physical principles. This book shows why particular techniques are useful by providing clear and full explanations. The aim is to convey a deeper appreciation of mathematical methods that are applicable to physics and engineering. A wide range of real physical problems are discussed. The author has thirty years experience of teaching mathematics to undergraduates. This book is based on the explanations he has found to be most successful in teaching.

Reviews

"Professor Lyons has the ability to reach students and expand their minds mathematically." Journal of College Science Teaching