Looking for a good Mathematical Physics book answers

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for advanced undergraduate mathematical physics books that include answers for self-study. Participants are sharing their preferences and specific topics of interest within mathematical physics.

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  • One participant inquires about good advanced undergraduate mathematical physics books with answers, mentioning the Mary Boas book as a potential option.
  • Another participant asks for clarification on the specific topics of interest related to mathematical physics.
  • A participant specifies a preference for a textbook style that emphasizes Fourier methods, Laplace methods, Bessel functions, differential and integral equations, boundary value problems, calculus of variations, analytic functions, and linear algebra.
  • This same participant expresses appreciation for "Mathematics for Classical and Quantum Physics" by Byron and Fuller but notes the lack of answers in the back for self-checking.
  • Additional recommendations include "Mathematical Methods for Physicists" by Arfken & Weber and "Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering" by K.F. Riley et al. as potentially useful resources.

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Participants have not reached a consensus on a single recommended book, and multiple suggestions and preferences are presented, indicating a variety of opinions on suitable resources.

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Participants have not specified the level of difficulty or prerequisites for the recommended books, nor have they addressed the completeness of the suggested texts in covering all desired topics.

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Does anyone know of a good advanced undergraduate mathematical physics book with answers for self study? I hear good things about the Mary Boas book, but want more opinions. Thanks!
 
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First off thanks for posting Malawi Glenn. I am looking for a more "textbook" style emphasizing Fourier methods, Laplace Methods, Bessel functions, and general stuff on differential and integral equations. Other stuff such as boundary value problems, calculus of variations, analytic functions, and linear algebra would be good too. I really like the content of "Mathematics for Classical and Quantum Physics" by Byron and Fuller but there are no answers in the back, so I have no way to check myself. I hope that helps.
 
physicist311 said:
First off thanks for posting Malawi Glenn. I am looking for a more "textbook" style emphasizing Fourier methods, Laplace Methods, Bessel functions, and general stuff on differential and integral equations. Other stuff such as boundary value problems, calculus of variations, analytic functions, and linear algebra would be good too. I really like the content of "Mathematics for Classical and Quantum Physics" by Byron and Fuller but there are no answers in the back, so I have no way to check myself. I hope that helps.
You might also want to try :

Arfken & Weber - Mathematical methods for physicists (is one of the best)
and
K.F.Riley (et.al.) - Mathematical methods for physics and engineering.
 

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