2021 Applied Mathematics for Physicists and Scientists II

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Academic unit or major
Physics
Instructor(s)
Sasamoto Tomohiro 
Class Format
Lecture     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Tue3-4(W323)  Fri3-4(W323)  
Group
-
Course number
ZUB.M213
Credits
2
Academic year
2021
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2021/6/11
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

This course explains the basics of the Fourier transform, special functions, partial differential equations, and the Laplace transform.
The aim is for students to be able to use these methods without hesitation when solving physics problems in the future.

Student learning outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to apply Fourier transform, special functions, partial differential equations, and Laplace transform to problems in physics.

Keywords

Fourier transform, gamma function, Legendre functions, Hypergeometric functions, Confluent hypergeomeric functions, Orthogonal polynomials, Bessel functions, Hermite functions, Laguerre functions, partial differential equations, Laplace transform

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

In lecture class a (few) report problems may be assigned.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Review of Fourier expansion and Fourier transform Understand the Fourier transform as a limit of the Fourier expansion.
Class 2 Inverse Fourier transform, Dirac's delta function Understand the definition of the delta function
Class 3 Distribution, application to differential equations Try solving some differential equations by using Fourier transform
Class 4 Gamma function Understand the definition of the Gamma function
Class 5 Stirling formula, Beta function Derive the Stirling formula
Class 6 Hypergeometric functions Understand the definition of hypergeometric functions
Class 7 Legendre functions Understand the definition of Legendre functions
Class 8 Orthogonal polynomials Understand basic properties of orthogonal polynomials.
Class 9 Confluent hypergeometric functions Understand the definition of confluent hypergeometric functions
Class 10 Hermite functions, Laguerre functions Derive formulas of Hermite and Laguerre polynomials from their generating functions
Class 11 Bessel functions Understand the definition of Bessel functions
Class 12 modified Bessel functions, spherical Bessel functions Understand the relation among modified Bessel functions, spherical Bessel functions, and Bessel functions.
Class 13 Laplace transform Explain differences between Laplace and Fourier transformations
Class 14 Partial differential equation Understand how to solve partial differential equations

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

Not specified

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Not specified

Assessment criteria and methods

Based on small reports, exam, etc

Related courses

  • ZUB.M201 : Applied Mathematics for Physicists and Scientists I

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

Students are required to have completed Applied Mathematics for Physicists and Scientists I

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