Physics with MAPLE

Der Autor dieses Bandes, erfahren in der Anwendung von Computeralgebra auf Probleme der relativistischen Astrophysik und in der Lehre allgemein, führt Sie in mathematische Methoden mit MAPLE ein. Numerische und analytische Verfahren werden besprochen und die Ergebnisse in Form interaktiver Graphiken dargestellt. Mit rund 180 Simulationsbeispielen und "Forschungsaufgaben" (zum Teil auch ohne Lösungsangaben) kann das Gelernte gleich umgestezt werden. Besonders geeignet für Studenten unterer Semester!

Autorentext
Frank Y. Wang received his Ph.D. in physics from Columbia University in New York, and is currently an assistant professor of mathematics at F. H. LaGuardia Community College of the City University of New York. His research interests include theory of neutron stars and black holes, relativistic mechanics, and high-energy astrophysics. He is an ardent advocate of computer algebra in education and a frequent contributor to the Maple Application Center.

Zusammenfassung
Written by an experienced physicist who is active in applying computer algebra to relativistic astrophysics and education, this is the resource for mathematical methods in physics using MapleTM and MathematicaTM. Through in-depth problems from core courses in the physics curriculum, the author guides students to apply analytical and numerical techniques in mathematical physics, and present the results in interactive graphics. Around 180 simulating exercises are included to facilitate learning by examples.
This book is a must-have for students of physics, electrical and mechanical engineering, materials
scientists, lecturers in physics, and university libraries.

• Free online MapleTM material at
  http://www.wiley-vch.de/templates/pdf/maplephysics.zip
• Free online MathematicaTM material at
  http://www.wiley-vch.de/templates/pdf/physicswithmathematica.zip
• Solutions manual for lecturers available at www.wiley-vch.de/supplements/

Inhalt

1. Introduction
   
   2. Oscillatory Motion
   3. Calculus of Variations
   4. Integration of Equations of Motion
   5. Orthogonal Functions and Expansions
   6. Electrostatics
   7. Boundary-Value Problems
   8. Magnetostatics
   9. Electric Circuits
   10. Waves
   11. Physical Optics
   12. Special Relativity
   13. Quantum Phenomena
   14. Schrodinger Equation in One Dimension I
   15. Schrodinger Equation in One Dimension II
   16. Schrodinger Equation in Three Dimensions
   17. Quantum Statistics
   18. General Relativity
       A1 Physical and Astrophysical Constants
       A2 Mathematical Notes