Physics 5340

Methods of Theoretic Physics

Fall 2009

MWF 10:30-11:20

Bela Fejer

Syllabus

Functions of Complex Variables (Chapter 24)

Fourier Series and Integral Transforms (Chapters 12-13)

Matrices and Vector Spaces (Chapter 8)

Review of Ordinary Differential Equations (Chapters 14-16)

Eigenfunctions, Eigenvalues, Green's Functions (Chapter 17)

Special Functions (Chapter 18)

Partial Differential Equations (Chapter 20-21

Calculus of Variations (Chapter 22)

Grading:

Midterms 50%

Final 40%

Homework 10%

Textbook: Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering, by K.F. Riley, M.P. Hobson, and S.J. Bence, Cambridge Univ. Press.

Additional Useful Books: There is a large number of very useful reference books such as:

Mathematical Methods of Physics by J. Mathews and R.L Walker, Addison-Wesley.

Advanced Mathematical Methods for Engineering and Science Students by G. Stephenson and P.M. Radmore. Cambridge University Press.

Mathematical Methods for Physicists by G. Arfken and H. Weber, Academic Press.

Any student with a disability who requires accommodation must contact the instructor. The disability must be documented by the Disability Center. Course material may be requested in alternative formats.