Mathematical Preparation Course Before Studying Physics

Lecture Notes on Mathematical Statistical Physics

This note explains the following topics: classical statistical mechanics, Review of classical mechanics, Review of probability and measure, The Maxwellian distribution Probability spaces in classical mechanics, Review of thermodynamics Macro states, Macro variables, Thermal equilibrium and entropy, The Boltzmann equation, The thermodynamic arrow of time, Quantum statistical mechanics and thermodynamic ensembles.

Author(s): Roderich Tumulka

173 Pages

Mathematical Method of Physics by Njah

The PDF covers the following topics related to Mathematical Physics : Linear Algebra, Vector Space or Linear Space, Matrix Theory, Complex Matrices, Matrix Algebra, Consistency of Equations, Solution of Sets of Equations, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of a Matrix, Transformation, Bases and Dimension, Functional Analysis, Normed Spaces, Special Functions, the Gamma and Beta Functions, Bessel’s Functions, Legendre’s Polynomials, Hermite Polynomials, Laguerre Polynomials, Integral Transform and Fourier Series, Laplace Transform, the Dirac Delta Function &

Author(s): Dr. A. N. Njah, Department of Physics, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

57 Pages

An Introduction to Mathematical Physics Via Oscillation

The intent of this note is to introduce students to many of the mathematical techniques useful in their undergraduate physics education long before they are exposed to more focused topics in physics. Topics covered includes: ODEs and SHM, Linear Algebra, Harmonics - Fourier Series, Function Spaces, Complex Representations, Transform Techniques, Vector Analysis and EM Waves, Oscillations in Higher Dimensions.

Author(s): Dr. R. L. Herman

NA Pages

Lecture Notes for Mathematical Methods of Physics

This note covers the following topics: Series of Functions, Binomial Theorem, Series Expansion of Functions, Vectors, Complex Functions, Derivatives, Intergrals, and the Delta Function, Determinants, Matrices, Vector Analysis, Vector Differentiation and Integration, Integral Theorems and Potential Theory, Curvilinear Coordinates, Tensor Analysis, Jacobians and Differential Forms, Vectors in Function Spaces, Gram-Schmidt Orthogonalization and Operators, Transformations, Invariants, and Matrix Eignevalue Problems, Hermitian and Normal Matrix Eigenvalue Paroblems, Ordinary Differential Equations, Second-Order Linear ODEs, Green's Functions.

Author(s): Gregory G. Howes

NA Pages

Maths for Physics

Mathematics is an integral component of all of the scientific disciplines, but for physics, it is a vital and essential skill that anyone who chooses to study this subject must master. Topics covered includes: Functions and Geometry, Complex Numbers, Matrices, Vectors, Limits, Differentiation, Partial Differentiation and Multivariable Differential Calculus, Integration, Multiple Integration, Differential Equations, Series and Expansions, Operators, Mechanics.

Author(s): Daniel Brett and Joseph Vovrosh

263 Pages

Mathematical Physics by Bergfinnur Durhuus and Jan Philip Solovej

The main focus of this note is on theoretical developments rather than elaborating on concrete physical systems, which the students are supposed to encounter in regular physics courses. Topics covered includes: Newtonian Mechanics, Lagrangian Mechanics, Hamiltonian Mechanics, Hilbert Spaces, Operators on Hilbert spaces and Quantum mechanics.

Author(s): Bergfinnur Durhuus and Jan Philip Solovej

177 Pages