Physics 116B - Mathematical Methods in Physics

Institution:

University of California-Santa Cruz

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Description:

Probability and statistics, including discrete and continuous random variables; mean and standard deviation; Gaussian, binomial and Poisson distributions; least squares fits and estimation of error bars; ordinary differential equations; series solution of differential equations including Legendre polynomials and Bessel functions; orthogonal polynomials and Sturm-Liouville problems; Fourier series. Prerequisite(s): courses 5A/L, 5B/M, 5C/N, 116A; and Mathematics 23A and 23B. O. Narayan

Credits:

1.25

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucsc.edu/

Phone Number:

(831) 459-0111

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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