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[ 261THPHMMPV16 ] VL Mathematical Methods of Physics

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Workload Education level Study areas Responsible person Hours per week Coordinating university
4,5 ECTS B1 - Bachelor's programme 1. year Physics Arthur Ernst 3 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan Bachelor's programme Technical Physics 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
After successfully completing the course, students are able to explain both basic and advanced concepts of the mathematical methods outlined below. They can apply theoretical reasoning and problem-solving methods, and transfer these to physical systems.

This lecture is methodically complemented by the exercise Mathematische Methoden in der Physik

Skills Knowledge
Upon completing the course, students learn the following skills. They are able to

  • understand and explain basic mathematical concepts and solution methods (k1/k2);
  • formulate and interpret mathematical principles and solutions in a precise and analytical way (k3);
  • transfer the principles of mathematical solution methods to other advanced mathematical formulations of physical problems (k3).
During the course, students acquire knowledge of the following mathematical methods relevant to physics:

  • functions of one and more variables;
  • limiting values;
  • differential and integral calculus;
  • matrices and determinants;
  • linear systems of equations and eigenvalue problems;
  • vector algebra and vector analysis;
  • curvilinear coordinates;
  • ordinary differential equations;
  • complex numbers;
  • Taylor and Fourier series.
Criteria for evaluation written/oral exam
Details will be communicated at the beginning of the course.
Methods lecture with example calculations
Language German
Study material will be announced during the course
Changing subject? No
On-site course
Maximum number of participants -
Assignment procedure Direct assignment