Applying maths in the chemical and biomolecular sciences : an example-based approach / Godfrey Beddard.

By:

Beddard, G. S. (Godfrey S.)

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.Description: xvii, 786 p. : ill. ; 30 cmISBN:

0199230919 (pbk.)
9780199230914 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

510.54 BED

Summary: This title uses an extensive array of examples to demonstrate how mathematics is applied to probe and understand chemical and biological systems. It also embeds the use of software, showing how the application of maths and use of software now go hand-in-hand.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	Moylish Library Main Collection	510.54 BED (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		39002100460790

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

How do vectors help us work out the conformation of DNA or proteins? How do matrices help us tackle problems in quantum mechanics? What have differential equations to do with molecular dynamics, or the spread of disease?The use of mathematics is one of the most powerful tools available to a chemist. Applying Maths in the Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences shows why, using an extensive array of examples to demonstrate how mathematics can be applied to probe and understand chemical and biological systems. The use of maths as tool in contemporary research has been enhanced through the use of computer software. Applying Maths mirrors current practice by embedding the use of software into the text, showing clearly to the student how the use of maths and the use of software now go hand-in-hand.The application of maths has given us fresh insights into chemical and biomolecular systems, and has pushed forward the boundaries of our understanding. Applying Maths in the Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences is the perfect resource to help you master the skills required to study these systems, and broaden your own understanding.Online Resource CentreThe Online Resource Centre features the following resources for registered adopters of the text:- Figures from the text in electronic format, for use in lectures- Solutions to half of the problems presented in the book- A guide tailoring the book for users of Mathematica

Includes bibliographical references (p. 777-780) and index.

This title uses an extensive array of examples to demonstrate how mathematics is applied to probe and understand chemical and biological systems. It also embeds the use of software, showing how the application of maths and use of software now go hand-in-hand.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

1 Numbers, Basic Functions, and Algorithms
2 Complex Numbers
3 Differentiation
4 Integration
5 Vectors
6 Matrices and Determinants
7 Matrices in Quantum Mechanics
8 Summations, Series, and Expansion of Functions
9 Fourier Series and Transforms
10 Differential Equations
11 Numerical Methods
12 Monte-carlo Methods
13 Statistics and Data Analysis

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Godfrey Beddard is Professor of Chemical Physics in the School of Chemistry, University of Leeds, where his research interests encompass femtosecond spectroscopy, electron and energy transfer, and protein folding and unfolding.