Special Functions in Physics and Engineering: A renewed approach with applications (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780750361477)

A comprehensive-student-friendly and self-contained structured textbook aimed at stimulating students' interests and curiosity on special functions, organized in a logical and simple manner in order of complexity. The balance between theory and pertinent worked examples, which is an integral part of each chapter, reinforces the readers' understanding of the fundamental concepts. The analytical methods employed are written with mathematical rigor and clarity emphasizing a thorough knowledge of special functions with useful and helpful techniques for students pursuing graduate and undergraduate studies in mathematics, statistical and condensed matter physics, quantum mechanics, modern engineering and electronics. The comprehensive coverage of special functions and their applications in several areas of physics and engineering constitutes an unusually valuable reference and handbook.

Key Features:

• Organized in a logical and simple manner in order of complexity which aids in easy understanding
• Many worked examples which form an integral part of each chapter.
• Comprehensive-student-friendly and self-contained structure
• Rigorous mathematical treatment
• Balance between theory and worked examples
• Includes applications in several areas of physics and engineering