MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF PHYSICS
| Title | ΜΑΘΗΜΑΤΙΚΕΣ ΜΕΘΟΔΟΙ ΦΥΣΙΚΗΣ / MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF PHYSICS |
| Code | ΥΦΕ303 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Physics |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Anastasios Petkou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600016932 |
Programme of Study: PMS YPOLOGISTIKĪ FYSIKĪ 2025
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 3 | 2 | 7.5 |
Programme of Study: Computational Physics
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 3 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600289662
|
Type Of Offer
- Disciplinary Course
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600289662
- At the Website of the School: https://pms.physics.auth.gr/comphys/lessons/mathimatikes-methodoi-fysikis/
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Mathematical Methods in Physics (differential and integral calculus, differential equations and complex analysis)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
Identify and apply advanced mathematical techniques (differential equations, special functions, integral transforms) to problems in physics.
Utilize methods of linear algebra and eigenvalue theory for solving physical systems.
Analyze the properties and applications of partial differential equations arising in classical and quantum physics.
Apply computational approximation methods (e.g., asymptotic methods, perturbation techniques) to tackle complex problems.
Connect mathematical concepts with physical applications in electromagnetism, mechanics, thermodynamics, and quantum theory.
Develop the ability to present and document mathematical methods and results in a scientific context.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Generate new research ideas
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Laplace Transforms
Partial Differential Equations
Linear Integral Equations
Numerical Methods for Solving Problems in Mathematical Physics
Elements of Group Theory
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 120 | ||||
| Reading Assigment | 52 | ||||
| Written assigments | 50 | ||||
| Exams | 3 | ||||
| Total | 225 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 133040877
Έκδοση: 7η αμερικανική-1η ελληνική/2024
Συγγραφείς: George B. Arfken, Hans J. Weber, Frank E. Harris
ISBN: 9789925804443
Τύπος: Σύγγραμμα
Διαθέτης (Εκδότης): Odysseus Publishing Ltd
Last Update
02-10-2025
