Mathematical Techniques 3
Mathematical Techniques 3 (MT3 | SPA5218)
Please consult QMPlus for the authoritative information on this module.Year: 2 | Semester: A | Level: 5 | Credits: 15
Lectures: 33 | Lec: 309 310 411 Ex: 414 415 416 417 (notation)Exam: 2.5 hour written paper (90%), coursework (10%)
Ancillary teaching: 11 Exercise classes
Course organiser: Dr Alston Misquitta | Course deputy: Dr Sanjaye Ramgoolam
- Synopsis:
- This course explains the use of Mathematics as a tool for formulating and solving problems in Physics. Extensive practice with mathematical calculations develops confidence in handling theoretical concepts of Physics.
- Aims:
- The course is intended to show how the mathematical concepts introduced in MT2 are extended and used in the context of real physical problems. It is intended to equip the second-year students with a solid grounding in mathematical solution of physics problems and prepares them for advanced theoretical concepts of subsequent Physics courses
- Outcomes:
- On completing this course students should be able to: Use Index notation as a powerful tool for manipulating matrices and vectors. Appreciate the concept of a vector space, basis vectors and linear independence, with examples using coordinate vectors and functions. Manipulate matrix and differential operators; Solve a variety of 1st and 2nd order differential equations both ordinary and partial for physical problems Use various methods, including separation of variables and Green function techniques. Understand the basics of variational calculus Understand contour integration, the residue theorem, special functions and some physical applications.
Recommended books:
Mathematical Methods for Physicists G.B.Arfken and H.K. Webber ISBN-13: 978-0-12-059876-2 ISBN-10: 0-12-059876-0 Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering K.F.Riley, M.P.Hobson, and S.J.Bence ISBN-10 0-521-67971-0 ISBN-13 978-0-521-67971-8
