{"product_id":"9780470186206","title":"Thinking About Equations A Practical Guide for Developing Mathematical Intuition in the Physical Sciences and Engineering","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThinking About Equations\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Practical Guide for Developing Mathematical Intuition in the Physical Sciences and Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMatt A. Bernstein | William A. Friedman\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMathematics \/ Applied\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn accessible guide to developing intuition and skills for solving mathematical problems in the physical sciences and engineering\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEquations play a central role in problem solving across various fields of study. Understanding what an equation means is an essential step toward forming an effective strategy to solve it, and it also lays the foundation for a more successful and fulfilling work experience. \u003ci\u003eThinking About Equations\u003c\/i\u003e provides an accessible guide to developing an intuitive understanding of mathematical methods and, at the same time, presents a number of practical mathematical tools for successfully solving problems that arise in engineering and the physical sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquations form the basis for nearly all numerical solutions, and the authors illustrate how a firm understanding of problem solving can lead to improved strategies for computational approaches. Eight succinct chapters provide thorough topical coverage, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproximation and estimation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIsolating important variables\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGeneralization and special cases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDimensional analysis and scaling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePictorial methods and graphical solutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSymmetry to simplify equations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter contains a general discussion that is integrated with worked-out problems from various fields of study, including physics, engineering, applied mathematics, and physical chemistry. These examples illustrate the mathematical concepts and techniques that are frequently encountered when solving problems. To accelerate learning, the worked example problems are grouped by the equation-related concepts that they illustrate as opposed to subfields within science and mathematics, as in conventional treatments. In addition, each problem is accompanied by a comprehensive solution, explanation, and commentary, and numerous exercises at the end of each chapter provide an opportunity to test comprehension.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequiring only a working knowledge of basic calculus and introductory physics, \u003ci\u003eThinking About Equations\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent supplement for courses in engineering and the physical sciences at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also a valuable reference for researchers, practitioners, and educators in all branches of engineering, physics, chemistry, biophysics, and other related fields who encounter mathematical problems in their day-to-day work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eMatt A. Bernstein, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is Professor of Radiologic Physics at the Mayo Clinic, where he holds appointments in the Departments of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering. A Fellow of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) and Editorial Board member of \u003ci\u003eMagnetic Resonance in Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Bernstein has published over sixty journal articles, mainly in the field of MRI physics.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam A. Friedman, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is Emeritus Professor at the University of Wisconsin and Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington. A Fellow of the American Physical Society, Dr. Friedman has over forty years of academic experience and has authored more than one hundred journal articles in the field of nuclear physics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 July 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470186206\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e272\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44384737427596,"sku":"9780470186206","price":82.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470186206_873180b0-241c-4c71-95ee-995f766c6a1b.jpg?v=1780192875","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470186206","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}