quantum mechanics, theory of relativity, etc. to someone who is not a mathematics major (or minor for that matter)
2007-01-06 06:43:45 · 2 answers · asked by southswell2002 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Unfortunately, mathematics is a very hierarchical field of study where in order to understand more complex notions like partial differential equations and complex analysis, one must master more elementary concepts first, like linear algebra and calculus. Once the prerequites are mastered, there are several good books that specialized in "mathematical methods of physics" (with names similar to that) by Butkov, Courant, Arfken, and (the grand daddy of all) Morse & Feshbach. Check out www.addall.com (used).
2007-01-06 06:56:27 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The maths of these subjects is not at all trivial. However, if you want a challenge, try Roger Penrose's "The Road to Reality". You will probably find it slow going, and be prepared to re-read chapters. And you probably need to just accept that some of the math "just is". But it will get you all the way to GR and the Standard Model.
2007-01-06 07:09:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋