Methods of Mathematical Physics
Course code
MLF7013.LT
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Course title in Estonian
Matemaatilise füüsika meetodid
Course title in English
Methods of Mathematical Physics
ECTS credits
4.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Erkki Soika (language of instruction:Estonian)
lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To provide an overview of the chosen mathematical methods for description of physical fields and acquisition of skills for solving the main types of problems.
Brief description of the course
Ordinary differential equations in physics. The oscillation equations. Mathematics and physics equations and their types. Canonical form of the equations. Differential equations with constant coefficients, heat conduction equation. Mathematical physics task specification correctness. Wave motion in a straight, level, space. Harmonic functions.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- has ability to apply the Fourier method of separation of variables wave, thermal and diffusion equations solving one-dimensional case;
- has ability to apply the separation of variables method for solving multi-dimensional case, equations of mathematical physics;
- has knowledge of mathematics, physics equations application and findings in quantum mechanics.
-can apply the method of separation of variables in solving a mathematical physics equation in a multidimensional case.
- has ability to apply the Fourier method of separation of variables wave, thermal and diffusion equations solving one-dimensional case;
- has ability to apply the separation of variables method for solving multi-dimensional case, equations of mathematical physics;
- has knowledge of mathematics, physics equations application and findings in quantum mechanics.
-can apply the method of separation of variables in solving a mathematical physics equation in a multidimensional case.
Teacher
PhD Erkki Soika
Prerequisite course 1
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