Syllabus for Mathematical Methods for Physicists (2021)
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<br>Mathematical Methods for Physicists is a one-semester course, emphasizing more 
<br>advanced mathematical techniques for research explorations:
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<br>(1) tensor analysis (chap 26)
<br>(2) group theory (chap 28,29)
<br>(3) probability (chap 30)
<br>(4) statistics (chap 31)
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<br>It is important to maintain the balance between mathematical rigor and hands-on 
<br>applications. While numerical methods are not listed explicitly, it will be 
<br>integrated into other modules to facilitate complementary usage of analytic and 
<br>numeric techniques.
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<br>Textbook: 
<br>Mathematical Methods for physics and engineering (3rd edition) 
<br>by Riley, Hobson and Bence
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<br>Classes: 
<br>13:20-16:20 on Mondays 
<br>Physics Building R208
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<br>Exams and Grades
<br>April 11 (Mon) midterm (50%)
<br>June 13 (Mon) final (50%)
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<br>The letter grades of the course are ba<x>sed on the average scores of midterms and 
<br>final, weighted by the overall class performance.
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