Mathematical Physics 1 (MP1 Autumn 2009) Course Webpage

Govind S. Krishnaswami

This is the first in a 3 course sequence in mathematical physics for undergraduates. The first part of the course (Aug-Sep) will be an introduction to linear algebra. The second part (Oct-Nov) will be about differential equations.

The course will meet on Mondays (lect hall 6), Tuesdays (lect hall 6) and Fridays (lect hall 5) from 9:15 am to 10:30 am at CMI.

Some suggested text/reference books are listed here

The Mid-term exam will be held at the seminar hall on Friday Sep 25, 9:30 am-12:30 pm.

Rough syllabus for this course

Some brief lecture notes may be found here

Problem set 1 is due at the beginning of the class on Friday, Aug 7.

Problem set 2 is due at the beginning of the class on Tuesday, Aug 11.

Problem set 3 is due at the beginning of the class on Tuesday, Aug 14.

Problem set 4 is due at the beginning of the class on Tuesday, Aug 18.

Problem set 5 is due at the beginning of the class on Friday, Aug 21.

Problem set 6 is due at the beginning of the class on Tuesday, Aug 25.

Problem set 7 is due at the beginning of the class on Friday, Aug 28.

Problem set 8 is due at the beginning of the class on Tuesday, Sep 1.

Problem set 9 is due at the beginning of the class on Friday, Sep 4.

Problem set 10 is due at the beginning of the class on Tuesday, Sep 8.

Problem set 11 is due at the beginning of the class on Monday, Sep 14.

Problem set 12 is due at the beginning of the class on Friday, Sep 18.