Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences (3rd edition)

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The discussion revolves around the availability of a solution manual for the book "Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences (3rd edition)" by Mary L. Boas. Participants explore the existence of both student and instructor solution manuals, as well as the differences between the second and third editions of the book.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about the existence of a separate solution manual for the 3rd edition of the book.
  • Others suggest that they have found a solution manual for the 3rd edition online, but the details remain uncertain.
  • There are requests for links to the solution manual, with participants expressing a need for it while self-studying.
  • One participant notes that sharing links to solution manuals may violate forum rules and emphasizes the importance of obtaining a legal copy.
  • Some participants discuss the distinction between student and instructor solution manuals, with one asserting that publishers typically verify instructor status before providing access to instructor manuals.
  • There is a question about the differences in the number and quality of problems between the second and third editions, with one participant mentioning their experience teaching from the second edition but not having reviewed the third edition yet.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the availability and legality of solution manuals, and there is no consensus on the differences between the second and third editions of the book.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention the need for verification of instructor status to access certain manuals, which may limit availability for self-studying individuals.

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Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences (3rd edition) by Mary .L. Boas, Does this book has separate solution manual?
 
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Edit: I think so. On the internet I've found the solution to the second edition and 1 website claims there's the solution manual for the 3rd.

Edit2: I think I've found it on the Internet. Is the last exercise of the last chapter the exercise 11.18? If so, then the answer to your question seems to be yes.
 
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fluidistic said:
Edit: I think so. On the internet I've found the solution to the second edition and 1 website claims there's the solution manual for the 3rd.

Edit2: I think I've found it on the Internet. Is the last exercise of the last chapter the exercise 11.18? If so, then the answer to your question seems to be yes.

Yes the last exercise of the chapter is 11.18, can u share the link please. :) b'coz I'm in real need of the solution manual as I'm self studying this subject.
 
sphyics said:
Yes the last exercise of the chapter is 11.18, can u share the link please. :) b'coz I'm in real need of the solution manual as I'm self studying this subject.

Providing a link to either a student or an instructor solution manual violates Physics Forums rules. If a student solution manual is available, then you should purchase a legal copy. If there is an instructor solution manual, it is meant for instructors.
 
George Jones said:
Providing a link to either a student or an instructor solution manual violates Physics Forums rules. If a student solution manual is available, then you should purchase a legal copy. If there is an instructor solution manual, it is meant for instructors.

yes I'm looking for legal copy planning to buy through amazon; BTW if i don't have an instructor, i mean I'm instructing myself, hope so that's not an offense. :) by getting hands on instructor manual.
 
sphyics said:
yes I'm looking for legal copy planning to buy through amazon; BTW if i don't have an instructor, i mean I'm instructing myself, hope so that's not an offense. :) by getting hands on instructor manual.

Before sending a manual, usually a publisher tries to verify that a person is an instructor at an institution.
 
George Jones said:
Before sending a manual, usually a publisher tries to verify that a person is an instructor at an institution.

i don't think so, its easily available here https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471099201/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Any idea about the differences in both the edition (2nd and 3rd edition) in terms of number and quality of problems.
 
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sphyics said:
i don't think so, its easily available here https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471099201/?tag=pfamazon01-20

I was referring to an instructor solution manual that contains solutions to all problems, not a student solution manual, to which you gave a link, that gives solutions to selected problems. I have been asked by publishers a number of times for verification that I am an instructor.
sphyics said:
Any idea about the differences in both the edition (2nd and 3rd edition) in terms of number and quality of problems.

I have taught from the second edition, but I have yet to look at the third edition.
 
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George Jones said:
I was referring to an instructor solution manual that contains solutions to all problems, not a student solution manual, to which you gave a link, that gives solutions to selected problems. I have been asked by publishers a number of times for verification that I am an instructor.


I have taught from the second edition, but I have yet to look at the third edition.

Ok Sir :)
 

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