Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the availability and applicability of the solutions manual for the second edition of Boas' "Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences" in relation to the third edition. Participants inquire about the differences between the editions and seek solutions to problems.
Discussion Character
- Homework-related
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant questions whether the solutions manual for the second edition will suffice for the third edition, suggesting that while problems may not change, their numbering could differ.
- Another participant seeks confirmation regarding the applicability of the second edition's solutions to the third edition.
- A participant asks for assistance in obtaining the solutions manual, expressing urgency in their request.
- One participant provides a link to a source for the solutions, but another participant reports being unable to access it.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express uncertainty about the equivalence of the problem sets between the second and third editions, and there is no consensus on the accessibility of the solutions manual.
Contextual Notes
There is a lack of clarity regarding the specific differences between the editions, including potential changes in problem numbering and content.