
The idea of complex numbers dates back at least 300 years--to Gauss and Euler, among others. Today complex analysis is a central part of modern analytical thinking. It is used in engineering, physics, mathematics, astrophysics, and many other fields. It provides powerful tools...

Complex Variables: A Physical Approach with Applications, Second Edition offers a notable revision. The emphasis remains on theory and practice. The first part of the text focuses on the fundamental concepts. The author then moves on to a detailed look at...