Mathematics for Physics

Аннотация

A great many people have encouraged us along the way: Our teachers at the University of Cambridge, the University of California-Los Angeles, and Imperial College London. Our students – your questions and enthusiasm have helped shape our under- standing and our exposition. Our colleagues—faculty and staff—at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign – how fortunate we are to have a community so rich in both accomplishment and collegiality. Our friends and family: Kyre and Steve and Ginna; and Jenny, Ollie and Greta – we hope to be more attentive now that this book is done. Our editor Simon Capelin at Cambridge University Press – your patience is appreciated. The staff of the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy, who have supported our research over the years. Our sincere thanks to you all.