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Advanced Mathematical Methods for Theoretical Physics

Key information

  • Module code:

    6CCP9100

  • Level:

    6

  • Semester:

      Spring

  • Credit value:

    15

Module description

Module Description

There are four main chapters:

  • Tensor Calculus for Special Relativity

  • Complex Analysis

  • Variational Calculus (Lagrange Mechanics)

  • Green’s functions

 

Learning aims & outcomes

At the end of the module, students should:

  • Feel comfortable with tensor calculus and be ready to use it in General Relativity

  • Use the method of contour integration

  • Understand the concept of action and solve Euler-Lagrange equations

  • Solve physically-motivated ordinary and partial differential equations using Green’s functions

Assessment details

Details of the module's assessment/s

Type

 Weighting

 Marking Model

Two online MCQ tests

In-person May exam

 

10% each

80%

 

Please note: - module assessment may be subject to change. If you have any questions, please contact ug-physics@kcl.ac.uk

Teaching pattern

The minimum expected from students per week is 1 hour dedicated to online material (videos + lecture notes) and 3 hours of lectures, which include examples taken from the exercises in the lecture notes.  

Subject areas

Department

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