Book about math techniques in physics

In summary, the conversation is about recommendations for a book that shows the use of mathematical techniques in physics. The suggested book is "Boas - Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences". The conversation also mentions the use of Fourier series and other math concepts in physics, with a second recommendation for the book "Boas".
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Hello everyone,

Does anybody know a good book with the sole purpose of showing the use of mathematical techniques in physics?(technique by technique and with examples of real applications)
e.g.: Identity matrices are commonly used in x type of problems in physics, etc.

Like most people my interest in something is dramatically heightened when I know why I can use something for, same thing with math in physics.
 
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Boas- Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences.
 
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Thnx. Any other ones?
 
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This

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0306450364/?tag=pfamazon01-20

is by the prof who teaches the excellent Yale Physics 200 course available free on video. Don't let the crappy description on Amazon's page mislead you; it covers far more than differential calculus. Read the reviews.
 
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Thnx Brocks,

The explanation of the math seems really good in this book.
However, it does not tell you where the concepts are used for in physics.
What I am looking for is something more like a list:

Fourier series: to solve the heat equation, ...

Also the other way around:
In the field of classical electromagnetism the following math concepts/topics are extensively used: Vector calculus, complex numbers,...
 
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I'm putting in a second vote for Boas. Just used it for a class this term and it was excellent!
 

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