Physics 116C - Mathematical Methods in Physics

Institution:

University of California-Santa Cruz

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Description:

Calculus of variations, including Euler equations and Lagrange's equations of motion in classical mechanics; partial differential equations and boundary value problems by separation of variables; functions of a complex variable including the residue thereom and a brief discussion of conformal mapping; Fourier transforms including applications to partial differential equations; the Dirac delta function and a discussion of Green's functions; Laplace transforms. Prerequisite(s): courses 5A/L, 5B/M, 5C/N, 116A-B, Mathematics 23A and 23B. A. Young

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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