PHYSICS
374
Intermediate Theoretical Methods
Lectures: Monday (11:00am-11:50am), Tuesday and Thursday (11:00am-12:15pm)
Office
hours: Tuesday and Thursday, after class (12:15pm-1:15pm)
Instructor: Victor
Galitski
Description:
The purpose of this course is to introduce the most important
mathematical methods used in a variety of physics applications.
The math topics will include: Dimensional analysis, series
expansions, perturbation theory, vector calculus, partial
differential equations, complex analysis, Fourier series, linear
algebra, Green's functions. These methods will be used to solve
physics problems in the following areas: Classical mechanics,
Maxwell's equations, special relativity, fluid mechanics,
vibrations and waves, quantum mechanics.
Syllabus: Syllabus
Homework:
Problem set 1
Problem set 2
Problem set 3
Problem set 4
Midterm Exam 1
Problem set 5
Problem set 6
Problem set 7
Problem set 8
Midterm Exam 2
Problem set 9
Final Exam