Mathematical Methods for Physicists

Lectures: Monday and Friday 11:00 - 12:30

Problem Session: Monday 12:30 - 1:30

Office Hours: Friday after class in the lobby

Syllabus: syllabus.pdf

Class Google Calendar: math methods calendar


Announcements

6 Sep 2012: PS 9 will be due Nov 16 because of Veteran's Day, however, PS 10 will be posted the 12th, and due the 19th, to keep on schedule.

10 Sep 2012: The midterm will be Oct 5th. You will be allowed to stay up to 30 minutes past the end of class, should you need the extra time, although I will design the test fit the normal class period. There will be one page of notes (front and back), no calculators, cell phones, books, or computers. Because of my car troubles, I was late posting Problem Set 5. Since this is a longish (but easy) problem set, I've decided to extend the due date to 28 Sept. However, Problem Set 6 will be posted by Monday 24th, and will be due Oct 1st, so we can stay on schedule. Apologies again for the tardy problem set.

10 Sep 2012: An updated version with much more material available. DiffForms_SchulzSchulz_10Sep.pdf. This is a draft version, and sections past 1.15 needed for our class have been proofread less than the earlier sections. If you find errors or typos, please let me know.

8 Sep 2012: Here are some preliminary notes on differential forms: DiffForms_SchulzSchulz_8Sep.pdf. Sadly this is a slightly old version, so there may be a few typos. If you find typos let me know. As soon as I get a better version, I will post it in a new link.

28 Aug 2012: I consider the problem session required for the course, but I will be lenient in terms of official registration. I will expect you to attend class however. I ask that you register if it is at all possible. If you choose not to register, I need an email from you explaining your choice.


Problem sets

Problem Set #1: PS1.pdf

Cover Page from edition 7 (for problem 4, for those of you using an older edition of the book): CoverPage.pdf

Problem Set #2: PS2.pdf

Problem Set #3: PS3.pdf

Problem Set #4: PS4.pdf

Problem Set #5: PS5.pdf

Problem Set #6: PS6.pdf

Problem Set #7: E-mailed out.

Problem Set #8: PS8.pdf

Problem Set #9: PS9.pdf

Problem Set #10: PS10.pdf

Problem Set #11: PS11.pdf

Problem Set #12: PS12.pdf