Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering, 3rd Edition

Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering, 3rd Edition
K. F. Riley ; M. P. Hobson ; S. J. Bence
1363 pages

Description
The third edition of this highly acclaimed undergraduate textbook is suitable for teaching all the mathematics for an undergraduate course in any of the physical sciences. As well as lucid descriptions of all the topics and many worked examples, it contains over 800 exercises. New stand-alone chapters give a systematic account of the 'special functions' of physical science, cover an extended range of practical applications of complex variables, and give an introduction to quantum operators. Further tabulations, of relevance in statistics and numerical integration, have been added. In this edition, half of the exercises are provided with hints and answers and, in a separate manual available to both students and their teachers, complete worked solutions.

Contents
Prefaces; 1. Preliminary algebra; 2. Preliminary calculus; 3. Complex numbers and hyperbolic functions; 4. Series and limits; 5. Partial differentiation; 6. Multiple integrals; 7. Vector algebra; 8. Matrices and vector spaces; 9. Normal modes; 10. Vector calculus; 11. Line, surface and volume integrals; 12. Fourier series; 13. Integral transforms; 14. First-order ordinary differential equations; 15. Higher-order ordinary differential equations; 16. Series solutions of ordinary differential equations; 17. Eigenfunction methods for differential equations; 18. Special functions; 19. Quantum operators; 20. Partial differential equations: general and particular; 21. Partial differential equations: separation of variables; 22. Calculus of variations; 23. Integral equations; 24. Complex variables; 25. Application of complex variables; 26. Tensors; 27. Numerical methods; 28. Group theory; 29. Representation theory; 30. Probability; 31. Statistics; Index.

Introduction To Geophysical Prospecting 4th Edition

Introduction To Geophysical Prospecting 4th Edition
Milton B. Dobrin, Carl H. Savit
883 pages

Description

This introductory-to-intermediate reading text provides motivating and engaging readings selected to gain and hold readers' attention; clear explanations to help grasp basic concepts for successful reading; and a wide variety of well-developed practice exercise to provide genuine thinking, interpretation, and even some improvisation.

Content
Preface to the fourth edition
Preface to the third edition
1.  The Place of Geophysics in Oil and Mineral Exploration
2.  How Seismic Propagate
3.  Seismic Recording Instruments
4.  Acquiring Seismic Reflection Data on Land
5.  Acquisition of Seismic Data in Water-covered Areas
6.  Computer Systems and Digital Filtering Concepts in Seismic-Data Processing
7.  Seismic-Data Processing
8.  Structural Geological Interpretation of Seismic Reflection Data
9.  Seismic Stratigraphy, Modelling and Invertion, and Hydrocarbon Indicators
10.3-D Seismic Exploration
11.Seismic Refraction Prospecting
12.Gravity Prospecting : Principles and Instruments
13.Gravity Field Measurements and Reductions
14.The Interpretation of Gravity Data
15.Magnetic Prospecting : Fundamental Principles and Instruments
16.Magnetic Surveying Techniques
17.Interpretation of Magnetic Data
18.Electrical and Electromagnetic Prospecting Methods
Index

Statistics and Data Analysis in Geology, 3rd Edition

Statistics and Data Analysis in Geology, 3rd Edition
John C. Davis
656 pages

Description
Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition of the text that helped define the field continues to present important methods in the quantitative analysis of geologic data, while showing students how statistics and computing can be applied to commonly encountered
problems in the earth sciences.
In addition to new and expanded coverage of key topics, the Third Edition features new pedagogy, end-of-chapter review exercises, and an accompanying website that contains all of the data for every example and exercise found in the book.

Hallmark Features
Offers a comprehensive treatment of statistics in geology.
Topics progress from background information to analysis of geological sequences, then maps, and finally multivariate observations.
The book places special emphasis on probability and statistics, including nonparametric statistics, constant-sum data, eigenvalue calculations, analysis of directional data, mapping and geostatistics, fractals, and multivariate analysis.

Contents
1. Introduction.
2. Elementary Statistics.
3. Matrix Algebra.
4. Analysis of Sequences of Data.
5. Spatial Analysis.
6. Analysis of Multivariate Data.
Appendix.
Index.