A Concise Handbook of Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering Sciences

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CRC Press, Oct 18, 2010 - Mathematics - 1125 pages
A Concise Handbook of Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering Sciences takes a practical approach to the basic notions, formulas, equations, problems, theorems, methods, and laws that most frequently occur in scientific and engineering applications and university education. The authors pay special attention to issues that many engineers and students
 

Contents

Preface
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Binomial Theorem and Related Formulas
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3 Properties of Trigonometric Functions
2 Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Inverse Hyperbolic Functions
4 Perturbation Methods in Problems with a Small Parameter
M3 Elementary Geometry
E1 Dimensions and Similarity
Basic Principles and Definitions
E2 Mechanics of Point Particles and Rigid Bodies
2 The Direct and Inverse Problems of Kinematics
4 Arbitrary Motion of a Rigid Body
Statics
1 Translational and Rotational Motion Plane Motion
5 Theorem on the Kinetic Energy

2 Distance Between Points Division of Segment in Given Ratio Area of
Quadratic Curves
4 Parabola
Coordinates Vectors Curves and Surfaces in Space
2 Line in Space
Bibliography for Chapter
2 Matrices Types of Matrices Operations with Matrices
Quadratic Forms
1 Number Sets Functions of Real Variable
5 Integration of Exponential and Trigonometric Functions
6 Improper Integrals with Infinite Integration Limits
8 Approximate Numerical Methods for Computation of Definite Integrals
3 Surface Integral of the First Kind
2 Taylor and Maclaurin Power Series
Functions of Complex Variables
4 Zeros and Isolated Singularities of Analytic Functions
3 Limit Theorems Representation of Inverse Transforms as Convergent Series
6 Approximate Analytic Methods for Solution of Equations
M12 Partial Differential Equations
2 Equations with Many Independent Variables
1 Harmonic Oscillations Composition of Oscillations
2 Nonhomogeneous Linear Equations and Their Particular Solutions
4 Eigenvalue Problems
3 Solution of Problems for Elliptic Equations
Boundary Value Problems for Parabolic Equations with One Space Variable
Boundary Value Problems for Hyperbolic Equations with One Space Variable
Boundary Value Problems for Elliptic Equations with Two Space Variables
4 Construction of the Greens Functions General Formulas and Relations
M13 Special Functions and Their Properties
3 Beta Function
2 Laguerre Polynomials and Generalized Laguerre Polynomials
4 Sequence of Trials
4 Main Continuous Distributions and Their Numerical Characteris tics
P7 Quantum Theory of Crystals
1 Elastic and Acoustic Waves
Electrons in a Periodic Field Energy Bands
2 Nuclear Forces
P5 Optics
2 Nuclear Reactions
Subatomic Particles
P3 Electrodynamics
Electric Charge Coulombs
5 Lagrange Equations of the Second Kind
3 Motion of a Rigid Body about a Fixed Point
Electric Field Strength and Potential
1 Newtons First Law Mass Momentum Force
Bibliography for Chapter
2 Stresses and Strains in Torsion
Combined Stress
E4 Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamics of Thin Films
Hydrodynamic Boundary Layers on a Flat Plate
2 Spherical Drops and Bubbles in Translational Flow at Various Reynolds
Bibliography for Chapter
1 Mass Exchange Between Gases and Liquid Films
2 Heat and Mass Transfer in a Circular Tube with Constant Heat Flux at
2 Transient Mass and Heat Exchange
2 General Correlations for the Sherwood Number
1 Introduction Basic Notions Definitions and Notation
E7 Empirical and Engineering Formulas and Criteria for Their Applicability
3 Combined Method for Verifying Empirical Formulas
Bibliography for Chapter
7 Integrals Involving Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Limit Theorems
8 Superposition Principle The Notion of Input and Transfer Conductances
2 Application of Gausss Theorem
First Law of Thermodynamics
Geometric Optics Radiometry
4 Potential Curves Stability
3 Ampères Circuital Law and Flux of Magnetic Induction
2 Limit Theorems
NonInertial Reference Frames
Nonlinear Electric Circuits of Direct Current
P6 Quantum Mechanics Atomic Physics
P1 Physical Foundations of Mechanics
2 Equivalent Transformations of Characteristics of Nonlinear Elements
1 Definition of Fictitious Forces
3 Relativistic Properties of Fields
SecondOrder Nonlinear Differential Equations
4 Motion in a Central Field Hydrogen Atom
5 Third Law of Thermodynamics
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Andrei D. Polyanin is a professor in the Institute for Problems in Mechanics at the Russian Academy of Sciences and a professor of mathematics at Bauman Moscow State Technical University. He is a member of the Russian National Committee on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics as well as the Mathematics and Mechanics Expert Council of the Higher Certification Committee of the Russian Federation. A prolific author of more than 30 books and over 140 research papers, Dr. Polyanin has been a recipient of the Chaplygin Prize from the Russian Academy of Sciences and an award from the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation.

Alexei I. Chernoutsan is a professor, dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences Education, and head of the Department of Physics at Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas. Dr. Chernoutsan is a prominent scientist in the fields of statistical physics, fluctuation kinetics, phase transitions, and percolation theory. He is deputy editor-in-chief of Kvant, a popular Russian educational magazine for schoolchildren and students.

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