Colm T. Whelan Libri

Focusing on computational approaches, this book introduces essential numerical and analytic techniques that serve as the foundation for algorithms used in analyzing physical systems. It covers a variety of problems relevant to both classical and quantum physics, offering a concise and self-contained resource for understanding quantitative descriptions in these fields. The methods presented are applicable to a wide range of genuine physical scenarios, bridging theory and practical application effectively.

The book assumes next to no prior knowledge of the topic. The first part introduces the core mathematics, always in conjunction with the physical context. In the second part of the book, a series of examples showcases some of the more conceptually advanced areas of physics, the presentation of which draws on the developments in the first part. A large number of problems helps students to hone their skills in using the presented mathematical methods. Solutions to the problems are available to instructors on an associated password-protected website for lecturers.