Mathematical Methods for Molecular Science

John E. Straub

ISBN 10: 1940380138 / ISBN 13: 9781940380131

Published by University Science Books,U.S., US, 2022

About this Item

This brilliant new text by John Straub (Boston University) is designed to bridge the "mathematics knowledge gap" between what is commonly known by students after completing a year of introductory calculus, and what is required for success in the physical sciences and in physical chemistry courses. Key concepts from the introductory calculus sequence are reviewed and carefully selected topics in multivariate calculus, probability and statistics, ordinary differential equations, and linear algebra are explored. Additional chapters cover advanced topics, including partial differential equations, Fourier analysis, and group theory. Engaging narratives, fully worked examples, hundreds of colourful visualizations, and ample end-of-chapter problems with complete answers combine to make this stunning new text an excellent choice for a one-semester course on mathematical methods, as a supplement for courses in physical chemistry, or as a self-study guide. Ancillaries for adopting faculty include in-class worksheets, sample exams, and an answer manual.Key features:Abundant end-of-chapter exercises, including three difficulty levels, with answers at the back of the bookAmple worked examples throughout, with clearly explained steps to guide problem solvingReviews of all basic introductory calculus concepts before the introduction of new topicsOver 400 original color figures to help visualize problem solving and interpretation of resultsMargin notes offering historical context and additional mathematical detailsKey ancillaries including in-class worksheets, sample exams, and an answer guide for adopting instructors.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mathematical Methods for Molecular Science
• Publisher: University Science Books,U.S., US
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1940380138
• ISBN 13: 9781940380131
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Straub’s stunning new text is an excellent choice for a one-semester course on mathematical methods, an affordable supplement for physical chemistry courses, or a self-study guide.
This brilliant new text by John Straub (Boston University) is designed to bridge the “mathematics knowledge gap” between what is commonly known by students after completing a year of introductory calculus, and what is required for success in the physical sciences and in physical chemistry courses. Key concepts from the introductory calculus sequence are reviewed and carefully selected topics in multivariate calculus, probability and statistics, ordinary differential equations, and linear algebra are explored. Additional chapters cover advanced topics, including partial differential equations, Fourier analysis, and group theory. Engaging narratives, fully worked examples, hundreds of colorful visualizations, and ample end-of-chapter problems with complete answers combine to make this stunning new text an excellent choice for a one-semester course on mathematical methods, as a supplement for courses in physical chemistry, or as a self-study guide. Ancillaries for adopting faculty include in-class worksheets, sample exams, and an answer manual.

About the Author

John E. Straub is Professor of Chemistry at Boston University.  He received his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Maryland at College Park, where he worked with Millard H. Alexander, and his Ph.D. in Chemical Physics from Columbia University, where he worked with Bruce J. Berne. He was a NIH Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University, where he worked with Martin Karplus.  He has been a visiting professor at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Nagoya University in Japan, Montana State University, and Université Grenoble Alpes. His research in theoretical and computational molecular science explores the dynamics and thermodynamics of proteins, membranes, and complex molecular assemblies, as well as algorithmic development for optimization, enhanced sampling, and long-time dynamics. He has served as President of the Telluride Science Research Center (TSRC), as Phi Beta Kappa National Visiting Scholar, and as Associate Editor of The Journal of Chemical Physics.