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PHY 581 - Mathematical Physics


Advanced mathematical topics for the physics student, with applications drawn from the field of physics. Vectors, matrices, tensors, partial differential equations, contour integration, calculus of variations, integral equations and transforms, eigenvalue functions, perturbation and group theory, special functions.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (odd yrs.)

Department Permission is required

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Degree Type -

Equivalent Courses: PHY 481 
Updates: Course Rotation added 10/2018; Remove prereq and add note 9/2014, New Course 7/2014, effective Winter 2015


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