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401-2333-AAL 6 Credits MSC D-PHYS

Mathematical Methods of Physics I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Thomas Hans Willwacher
Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:57

Abstract

Fourier series. Linear partial differential equations of mathematical physics. Fourier transform. Special functions and eigenfunction expansions. Distributions. Selected problems from quantum mechanics.

Resources

Literature

- Lecture notes of G. Felder (in German) - M. Reed and B. Simon, Methods of Modern Mathematical Physics, Vol. I: Functional Analysis, Academic Press, 1972 - Rudin, Real and Complex Analysis

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study Mathematical Methods of Physics I
Self-study course. No presence required.
No time listed 180 h semesterly

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