A good book of tables and formulae

[phsopher]

I wasn't really certain where to post this so move it if it's in the wrong place.

I'm about to order some books from Amazon and I thought I'd get a book of math tables and formulae while I'm at it. I'm tired of doing simple gaussians by hand over and over again. So I'm wondering if you guys can recommend a good one. I'm a theoretical physics major if that helps.

 

[Dr Transport]

CRC math hand book

Abromawicz and Stegun: math tables

Rydsik and Gradstein

Sorry if i butchered the name spellings.

 

[Daverz]

Gradshteyn & Ryzhik. Essential for obscure integrals.

Also, the Schaum's Outline is good for more common stuff and much lighter in the backpack.

 

[jasonRF]

If you are happy having stuff on your computer, Abromowitz and Stegun (mostly good for special functions) is available online:
http://www.math.ucla.edu/~cbm/aands//"
I have nearly worn out my hard copy over the years, you the electronic copy is great for me.



In my experience, nothing is easier for integrals than symbolic math programs. Maxima is available for free for windows and linux/unix.

http://sourceforge.net/projects/maxima/files/"

Good luck,

jason

 

[rezeew]

I can definitely understand the need for a good book of tables and formulae. Having quick and easy access to mathematical tools can save a lot of time and effort in research and problem-solving. In terms of recommendations, it really depends on your specific needs and the level of complexity you require. For theoretical physics, I would suggest looking into books specifically geared towards that field, such as "Mathematical Methods for Physicists" by Arfken and Weber or "Mathematical Tools for Physics" by James Nearing. These books not only provide tables and formulae, but also explanations and applications in physics. It's always helpful to have a book that is tailored to your specific field of study. I hope this helps in your search for a good book of tables and formulae.