Advanced mathematical methods
0800-PA-AMATH
Lectures and classes
I. Complex analysis
1) Cauchy-Riemann conditions,
2) Cauchy theorem,
3) Infinite complex series
4) residua and its applications,
5) contour integration,
II. Tensor calculus
1) tensor algebra,
2) exterior algebra
3) manifolds and tangent vectors,
4) tensor fields
5) tensor analysis: covariant derivative, parallel transport,
Lie derivative, Killing vectors, differential forms
6) Riemannian manifolds
III. Elements of group theory
1) introduction to discrete and continuous group,
2) basics of representation theory, Schur lemma, orthogonality conditions
3) basics of Lie group and Lie algebra theory.
Total student workload
Contact hours with teacher:
- participation in lectures and classes - 75 hrs
Self-study hours:
- preparation for lectures - 20 hrs
- preparation for classes – 20 hrs
- preparation for test - 20 hrs
- preparation for examination- 25 hrs
Altogether: 160 hrs ( 6 ECTS)
Learning outcomes - knowledge
Student
W1: has knowledge of mathematical models used in theoretical physics, K_W01,
W2: is familiar with selected mathematical methods related to tensor calculus, complex analysis and group theory, and their applications in physics K_W03, K_W05,
W3: has knowledge concerning the current trends in the development of mathematical and theoretical physics, K_W06
Learning outcomes - skills
Student
U1: is able to derive specific physical quantities using some mathematical models and scientific reasoning, K_U01, K_U03
U2: has skills to adapt knowledge and methodology of tensor calculus, complex analysis, group and representation theory to selected topics in physics, K_U07
Learning outcomes - social competencies
Student:
K1: knows the limitations of his own knowledge and skills related to mathematical methods and theoretical physics, K_K01
K2: can formulate his own opinions related to some topics of modern physics, K_K05
Teaching methods
Expository teaching methods:
- informative lecture
- classes
Expository teaching methods
- informative (conventional) lecture
Exploratory teaching methods
- practical
Type of course
(in Polish) przedmiot obowiązkowy
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of notions and methods of classical mechanics, quantum physics, mathematical analysis and linear algebra
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Assessment methods:
- written examination - W1-W3, U1-U3
- written test - W1-W3, U1-U3
fail- less than 50%
satisfactory- 50-60%
satisfactory plus- 60-70%
good - 70-80%
good plus- 80-90%
very good- more than 90%
Additional information
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