Mathematical Methods of Physics NV1
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1TF307
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 1TF307
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Physics G1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 15 March 2007
- Responsible department
- Department of Physics and Astronomy
Entry requirements
Mathematics corresponding to Algebra MN1, Analys MN2, Mekanik MN1 and MN2 or equivalent.
Learning outcomes
The course is intended to give knowledge in vector analysis, which is to be applied in formulation of physical problems as partial differential equations. There will also be given a "how-to-do-it"-type knowledge of the methods for solving the most common partial diffential equations and on certain special functions and approximate methods.
Content
Vector analysis: nabla operator, integral theorems, curvlinear coordinates, differentials, introduction to tensor analysis. Formulation of physical problems as partial differential equations. Elementary methods for solutions of partial differential equations: d'Alemberts solution, separation of variables, expansion in eigenfunctions. Cylindrical and spherical problems: Bessel functions and Legendre functions. Greens functions.
Instruction
Lectures and lessons.
Assessment
Written examination at the end of the course.