PHYSICS 414 - Classical Field Theory

Institution:

Reed College

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Description:

Full course for one semester. A modern account of the classical dynamics of systems with infinitely many degrees of freedom. Treats both general principles and more specialized techniques appropriate to the analysis of topics of exceptional current interest (solitons, gauge fields). Although primarily for physicists, the course contains much material of interest to mathematicians. A good command of classical mechanics, linear algebra, and the theory of differential equations is assumed. Lecture. Not offered 2009-10.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.reed.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 771-1112

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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