Maths for physics : any suggestions

[laalini]

what do you think is the best book in maths to start with for a person aspiring experimental nuclear and particle physics .actually i am good in maths and love it so please recommend some thing hard but, well,suited for an under graduate student

 

[Number Nine]

Your question is meaningless without information about what you already know. Honestly, if you have to ask it probably means that you're still very early in your undergraduate career, which means that you need to be studying the same mathematics as every other physics student, which is, incidentally, the same math that the physics department requires you to take: Calculus and linear algebra.

 

[espen180]

I think the standard math curriculum for any undergraduate physics decree at least includes pieces of the following:

- Single-variable calculus w/ ODEs
- Multi-variable calculus w/ vector calculus
- Linear Algebra
- Statistics
- Complex analysis
- Partial differential equations (Laplace eqn, diffusion eqn, wave eqn)
- Variational calculus
- Tensor analysis

 

[ZapperZ]

This topic has come up many times. I've made a specific recommendation in my "So You Want To Be a Physicist" essay, and in many other threads, such as this one:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=76454

Zz.

 

[Matrix0]

I would recommend starting with a solid foundation in calculus and linear algebra. These are essential mathematical tools for understanding and solving problems in experimental nuclear and particle physics. Some good books for this level include "Calculus" by James Stewart and "Linear Algebra and Its Applications" by David Lay.

In addition, I would suggest studying differential equations and advanced calculus, as they are also important for understanding the behavior of physical systems. "Differential Equations and Linear Algebra" by Stephen Goode and Scott Annin and "Advanced Calculus" by Patrick Fitzpatrick are two excellent resources for these topics.

Furthermore, it would be beneficial to familiarize oneself with complex analysis and group theory, as they are fundamental in many areas of physics. "Complex Variables and Applications" by James Brown and Ruel Churchill and "Abstract Algebra" by David Dummit and Richard Foote are great textbooks for these subjects.

Lastly, I would recommend supplementing textbook learning with online resources, such as Khan Academy or MIT OpenCourseWare, to further enhance your understanding and practice problem-solving. With a strong foundation in these mathematical concepts, you will be well-equipped to tackle the challenges of experimental nuclear and particle physics.