Methods of Mathematical Physics I

3 Units

Analysis of complex functions: singularities, residues, contour integration; evaluation and approximation of sums and integrals; exact and approximate solution of ordinary differential equations; transform calculus; Sturm-Liouville theory; calculus of variations. Additional work required for graduate students. Offered as PHYS 349 and PHYS 449 . Prereq: ( PHYS 121 or PHYS 123 ) and ( MATH 224 or MATH 228 ).