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Valid for year : 2006
 
NMAC51 Mathematical Methods of Physics, 7,5 ECTS credits.
/Fysikens matematiska metoder/

For:   Fys  

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 50
Rec. self-study hours: 150

  Area of Education: Science

Subject area: Mathematics

  Advancement level (A-D): C

Aim:
The course shall provide a theoretical overview and skills in applying mathematical methods used in mechanics, wave motions, optics, quantum mechanics and solid state physics.

Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
First two years of the study programme in physics with at least 25 credit point completed in mathematics and physics, respectively.

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Organisation:
Lectures.

Course contents:
Repetition of vector analysis. Linear partial differential equations. Separation of variables. Sturm-Liouville theory. Special functions.

Course literature:


Examination:
Written examination
5 p
 



Course language is Swedish/under certain circumstances the course might be offered in English.
Department offering the course: MAI.
Director of Studies: Arne Enqvist
Examiner: Göran Bergqvist
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Last updated: 05/07/2006