FRACTIONAL CALCULUS: AN INTRODUCTION FOR PHYSICISTS (THIRD EDITION)
This third edition provides physicists with a focused introduction to fractional calculus, exploring non-integer derivatives and integrals. It builds foundational knowledge with practical examples, updating prior editions for clarity and relevance in modeling complex physical behaviors. Ideal for researchers and students bridging mathematics and physics.
About This Book
Fractional Calculus: An Introduction for Physicists (Third Edition) offers a comprehensive entry point into the field of fractional calculus, specifically designed for those with a physics background. The book covers essential mathematical tools that extend traditional calculus to fractional orders, enabling new insights into complex physical phenomena.
Authored by Richard Herrmann, this edition updates previous content with refined explanations and expanded examples relevant to contemporary physics research. It emphasizes practical applications, making abstract concepts accessible through physicist-oriented perspectives.
Readers will find structured chapters that progress from basic definitions to more sophisticated topics, ensuring a solid grasp of how fractional derivatives and integrals model real-world systems like anomalous diffusion and viscoelasticity.
The text serves as both an educational resource and a reference for professionals seeking to integrate fractional calculus into their work in theoretical and applied physics.
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