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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
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (odd yrs., in-person)

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
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Department Permission is required

Equivalent Course(s) - PHY 481 
Course History -
Course Rotation added 10/2018; Remove prereq and add note 9/2014, New Course 7/2014, effective Winter 2015


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