PHSCS 602

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Mathematical Physics

Physics and Astronomy College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences

Course Description

Topics in modern theoretical physics, including applications of matrix and tensor analysis and linear differential and integral operators.

When Taught

Winter

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Phscs 318, Math 334; or equivalents

Title

Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations

Learning Outcome

Use perturbative techniques to analyze nonlinear differential equations.

Title

Orthogonal Functions

Learning Outcome

Solve mathematical problems with applications in physics using infinite dimensional vector spaces, including expansions in orthogonal functions.

Title

Linear Partial Differential Equations

Learning Outcome

Solve linear partial differential equations using separation of variables, Green's functions, and transform methods.