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Ph 129 abc - Mathematical Methods of Physics

Ph 129 abc

Mathematical Methods of Physics

9 units (4-0-5)   |  second, third terms
Prerequisites: Ma 2 and Ph 2 abc, or equivalent.

Mathematical methods and their application in physics. First term focuses on group theoretic methods in physics. Second term includes analytic methods such as complex analysis, differential equations, integral equations and transforms, and other applications of real analysis. Third term covers probability and statistics in physics. Each part may be taken independently. Part a not offered 2025-26.

Instructors: Y. Chen, Kapustin
Published Date: Aug. 28, 2025