Admission Requirements
Analyse 1(NA) and 2(NA) and Lineaire Algebra 1(NA) and 2(NA)
Description
The course Mathematical Methods of Physics deals with a number of different topics from algebra and geometry that are applied in physics.
Course Objectives
After finishing this course you have an operational knowledge of the following concepts and you are able to make (simple) problems concerning the following subjects:
advanced linear algebra: dual of a vector space, quotient spaces, tensor product
tensors
differentiable manifolds, metric tensor
covariant derivative, parallel displacement, geodesics, curvature
groups and homomorphisms
representations of groups (mainly finite groups)
some applications in physics
Timetable
Schedule
For detailed information go to Timetable in Brightspace
Mode of instruction
See Brightspace
Assessment Method
written exam with open questions
(optional) homework
By handing in homework (optional!) a bonus of 0.5 maximum can be earned that will be added to the total grade of the exam. This bonus is only given if the total grade of the exam is at least 5.5.
In the same academic year a retake exam will be organised. The homework bonus grade is not valid for the retake.
Brightspace
Registration for Brightspace occurs via uSis by registration for a class activity using a class number
Reading list
Lecture notes, to be downloaded from Brightspace. A hard copy can be purchased at the secretariat of the Mathematical Institute.
Contact
Dr. Robert-Jan Kooman kooman@math.leidenuniv.nl Contactgegevens docent: Dr. R.J. Kooman
Remarks
This course is part of the "variation space" of the bachelor study programs Physics and Astronomy