Fall 2024 Physics GU4019 section 001

MATHEMATICL METHODS OF PHYSICS

MATHEMATICL METHODS OF PH

Call Number 14666
Day & Time
Location
TR 10:10am-11:25am
414 Pupin Laboratories
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Alberto Nicolis
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description Prerequisites: PHYS UN3003 and PHYS UN3007 and differential and integral calculus; linear algebra; or the instructor's permission. This course will present a wide variety of mathematical ideas and techniques used in the study of physical systems. Topics will include: ordinary and partial differential equations; generalized functions; integral transforms; Green’s functions; nonlinear equations, chaos, and solitons; Hilbert space and linear operators; Feynman path integrals; Riemannian manifolds; tensor analysis; probability and statistics. There will also be a discussion of applications to classical mechanics, fluid dynamics, electromagnetism, plasma physics, quantum mechanics, and general relativity.
Web Site Vergil
Department Physics
Enrollment 24 students (40 max) as of 5:06PM Monday, December 2, 2024
Subject Physics
Number GU4019
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Open To Schools of the Arts, Barnard College, Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, Engineering:Graduate, GSAS, Global Programs, General Studies, SIPA, Professional Studies
Section key 20243PHYS4019W001