FYS4140 – Mathematical methods in physics

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

Functions of a complex variable, complex integrals, the residue theorem and its applications. Linear-, ordinary- and partial differential equations of second order. Fourier series. The Laplace and Fourier integral transformations. Green's functions. Tensor analysis. Introduction to group theory with representations.

Learning outcome

To give the student an introduction to some mathematical methods useful in handling problems in physics as well as other areas of science, and to provide practical skills in the use of these methods.

Admission

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Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

No prerequisites.

Recommended previous knowledge

Knowledge corresponding to the following courses at the University of Oslo: MAT1100 – Calculus, MAT1110 – Calculus and Linear Algebra and MAT1120 – Linear Algebra.

Overlapping courses

10 credits overlap against FYS3140 – Mathematical Methods in Physics.

Teaching

The course extends over a full semester with 6 hours of teaching per week (lectures and problem solving). Two compulsory exercises are included.

Examination

Written assignment with approx. 30% weight of the final grade. Some students may be given an oral examination based on the assignment. Final 3-hour written exam with approx. 70% weight (primo June)

Allowed aids: Approved calculator. ?grim and Lian or Angell and Lian: "Fysiske st?rrelser og enheter". Rottman: "Matematisk formelsamling". Two A4 sheets with notes.

For detailed information about examinations at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences please see http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/studies/index.html

Facts about this course

Credits
10
Teaching
Every spring

This version of the course was offered for the last time spring 2007. FYS3140 – Mathematical Methods in Physics will still be offered.

Examination
Every spring
Teaching language
Norwegian (English on request)