Schaum's Mathematical Handbook of Formulas and Tables

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Summary: Indispensible for the physicist
Review: A fantastic summation of neccesary mathematics for any engineer or physicist...the only reason for 4 stars is that it's integral table is a little short.

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Summary: Inexpensive reference!
Review: As an undergraduate physics major, it is necessary to have some sort of mathematical handbook containing tables of integrals, trig identities, differentiation rules, vector identities, etc. As such, I cannot give this book higher praise! While does not contain as many features as the CRC Handbook of Tables and Formulae, or many of the other big famous hardcovers, it makes up for this in many ways. It is compact, lightweight and fits in most bookbags. It contains the tables and rules which will be most used in undergraduate homework problems. Most importantly, it is affordable on a student budget! I carry this with me to study groups and tutoring sessions.

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Summary: Inexpensive reference!
Review: As an undergraduate physics major, it is necessary to have some sort of mathematical handbook containing tables of integrals, trig identities, differentiation rules, vector identities, etc. As such, I cannot give this book higher praise! While does not contain as many features as the CRC Handbook of Tables and Formulae, or many of the other big famous hardcovers, it makes up for this in many ways. It is compact, lightweight and fits in most bookbags. It contains the tables and rules which will be most used in undergraduate homework problems. Most importantly, it is affordable on a student budget! I carry this with me to study groups and tutoring sessions.

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Summary: You are crazy if you don't have this book!
Review: Great reference for formulas and identities that you have forgotten. Integral table is awsome. This book is week on more advanced stuff like bessel functions etc...This is some of the best money I have ever spent. Used it all the time in my physics classes and ALWAYS carry it with me. How did I ever get on without it?

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Summary: Not as much help as it should be
Review: I bought this book as an aid to EM theory and Quantum Mechanics. I found little really useful stuff. The series expansion didn't have (1+u)^-3/2 for example, or the curl operator in cylindrical and spherical coordinates. The integral table is limited. The authors should look at books like Dwight, for example, and make sure their coverage is more complete. I am disapointed in it. For the money, it should be much better.

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Summary: Best money i've ever spent
Review: Perhaps the single greatest mathematical handbook in the history of mankind. An achievement far beyond mere mortals. Infinitely useful, and orderly.