Mathematical Physics with Applications, Problems and Solutions

This book by Prof Balky (as he is affectionately called in his alma mater IIT Chennai) , would give a good mathematical understanding to complex engineering problems. Though written primarily for physicists and mathematicians, every engineer can benefit from this book. Being a Naval architect myself, and with hydrodynamics being an intensely mathematical topic, infact it was a branch of pure mathematics a century ago, this book is helping me to understand the applications of Green's Theoroem , Riemann integarls ,etc. It is intense and hard reading, but worth the effort.A word of praise to the publishers, ANE Books, who have not been miserly on the quality of the book. These days all books published either by Wiley or Pearson, are of so pathetic quality that even tissue papers would fare better, ANE publishers stands as an exception. The paper quality is really good. Kudos to them

Unlike other books on mathematical physics, this book is not only exhaustive but also unique in its presentation. This book contains a chapter on Linear response theory which is usually not discussed in books on mathematical physics. The language is clear and easy to understand. A few very interesting sections in the book include why the divergence, curl and del square appear so frequently, the significance of the Laplacian operator, properties of the harmonic functions and many more. On each chapter one can find something new. The physical application of most of the topics is taken from all over theoretical physics. The book discusses differential forms and topological ideas in bits and pieces. The chapter on 'operator algebra and identities' is extremely illuminating and useful. Looking for more and more books by Prof. V. Balakrishnan.

Only one page was misprinted but everything else was good. They should also improve the packaging ( a cardboard box would be enough). Corners have small damage.

This book serves it's purpose when it comes to building conceptual intuition in Mathematical physics. This book will be best devoured with books which contains mathematical rigor like Arfken, hk das etc. It shows you the motivation you need for all the bullshitry that's being done in the field but remember it'll be used to the fullest if you refer a text for practice. And once you are done I'm sure you'll never need any other mathematical tool ever for doing physics (definitely you'll need to update your skills as new things come). All the best!

As a PG Physics teacher, I would say, a very good textbook, at a very reasonable price. All the topics of Mathematical Physics are covered. Good thing is that new topics such as fluid mechanics, Stochastic processes, difussion equation, wave equation, SU(2), so(2) etc are present, which you will not find in any other book in so much detail. A world class book, by an Indian Author and Stalwart in the field of Quantum Mechanics and Mathematical Physics.

This book is not for someone who is well-trained in the subject. It does not touch upon rigourous proofs. It’s meant for any student, those looking to know concepts, work out key problems that train to think on application aspects and for researchers who want a handy reference. Indeed very well written. It’s an evidence of the prolific scholarship of Professor Balakrishnan. I suggest that authors of books of this kind present the additional material or supporting information in a video presentation to make it attractive and support life long learning.

Highly recommended for developing sound fundamentals in the area of Mathematical Physics. Written by Prof. Venkataraman Balakrishnan (from IIT Madras), popularly known as Balki who is a teacher par excellence. The lucid presentation, well posed problems and lot of exercises for practice (with sufficient hints for the approach towards solutions) makes this an indispensable book for every student, teacher and practicioner of Physics alike! The book indeed reflects the years of experience in teaching Physics at various levels by the author.Using this in courses I teach at my parent Institution.

Its a sort of compendium of topics and serves as an additional reference book for many topics. Sadly, it is not be considered as a textbook for physics students. The books by Mary L Boas, Arfken and Webber and Harper etc are the best books to study Mathematical physics as a student.The price of the book is another factor. It must be advertized that the book is for the reference purpose and not a standard text at the graduate level.BUY this book ONLY IF you want EXTRA material and some good problems and not because the Wonderful Prof. Balaki has authored it.Once you have mastered the other graduate standard texts then one can have a loòk at it with confidence.