Mathematical Methods in Physics

About this programme

The course focuses on ordinary and partial linear differential equations. Topics covered include analysis with calculus of residues, partial differential equations with separation of variables in cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, series solutions, construction of linearly independent solutions, inhomogeneous partial differential equations with Greens function techniques, Field equations for heat conduction and diffusion and the wave equation. The Dirac delta function. Fourier integrals. Expansion using orthogonal functions. Orthogonal polynomials. The Bessel and Legendre equations. Special functions: Legendre polynomials, spherical harmonics and Bessel functions, and the Laplace transform and its inverse. Arfken, Weber & Harris: Mathematical Methods for Physicists, 7th edition, Elsevier Academic Press 2012 To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme. Stockholm University arranges regular webinars and participates in educational fairs and events virtually and around the world to meet students and inform them about our study programmes. Every year Stockholm University welcomes thousands of international students from all over the world. Each bringing their own backpack full of experiences, expectations and dreams. Education and research are closely linked at Stockholm University. As a student, you will have direct contact with leading