PHY313 Mathematical Physics (10 credits)

Year Running: 2017/2018

Credit level: F6

Additional Information

Restricted to students studying PHYU01, PHYU02, PHYU04, PHYU06, PHYU10, PHYU14, PHYU16, PHYU19, PHYU23.

Description

Linear algebra: matrices and vectors; eigenvalue problems; matrix diagonalisation; vector spaces; transformation of basis; rotation matrices; tensors; Lie groups; Noether's theorem. Complex analysis: analytic functions; contour integration; Cauchy theorem; Taylor and Laurent series; residue theorem; application to evaluating integrals; Kronig-Kramers relations; conformal mapping; application to solving Laplace's equation.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	70.0
Lecture	20.0
Problem Solving	10.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	3.0	100 %	S2

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2017-18.