- Mathematical Methods in Physics and Engineering

Catalog description

An introduction to the mathematical tools used across the physical sciences. Topics include complex numbers; power series; vectors and matrices; ordinary differential equations; functions as vectors; curve fitting; Fourier series and transforms; partial derivatives; and partial differential equations. Emphasis is on physical interpretation and using these tools to solve problems in physics. Applications include oscillations and waves, diffraction and optics, electromagnetic fields, heat flow and diffusion, and quantum mechanics.