授業の目的 【日本語】
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | This course has dual aims: 1) to convey mathematical principles relevant to solving applied problems in physics, engineering and chemistry; 2) to improve students’ technical ability – i.e. ability to express intuition in mathematical terms and ability to solve problems.
At the end of this course, students will have mastered a variety of first order linear and nonlinear ODEs, second and arbitrary order linear ODEs and their solution methods, Fourier series, the Fourier transform, convolution and the Laplace transform together with applications.
Students will find this mathematical methods course helpful in other units such as Quantum Mechanics, Analytical Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, as well as in Chemistry, Automotive Engineering and other engineering courses.
This course is a companion course to Mathematical Physics II. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN)) | | |
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到達目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course | | | Students master analytical techniques for problems that arise in physics, engineering and chemistry. This course introduces first order and second order ordinary differential equations and their solution methods. Questions of uniqueness of solutions and convergence are also discussed. Students are also introduced to Fourier series, the Fourier transform, convolution, Laplace transform, and the Dirac delta function, and applications of these. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | • First order ordinary differential equation (ODE) initial value problems. Integration factor; separable equations; systems of ODEs (Hamiltonian systems); phase plane, flow. Uniqueness and existence theorems. Some differences between linear and nonlinear ODEs.
• Second order linear ODE initial value problems. Homogeneous solution. Proving linear independence (Wronskian). Method of Undetermined Coefficients; Variation of Parameters. Series solutions: ordinary point, regular singular point; convergence tests; Method of Frobenius. Examples from physics, engineering and chemistry.
• Fourier series. Dirichlet conditions. Role of symmetry. Gibbs phenomenon. Effect of jump discontinuity on speed of convergence. Integration and differentiation of Fourier series.
• Fourier transform, convolution, Dirac delta function. Laplace transform. |
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履修条件
Course Prerequisites | | | Calculus I; Calculus II; Linear Algebra I; Linear Algebra II, or Consent of Instructor |
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関連する科目
Related Courses | | • Students taking Mathematical Physics I should also enrol in Mathematical Physics Tutorial I. The tutorial course is very important for understanding the lecture course.
• Concurrent registration in Mathematical Physics II is recommended as that unit is a prerequisite for Electricity and Magnetism I next semester. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | | Attendance and class participation: 5%; Weekly Quizzes and/or Assignments: 25%; Mid-term exam: 35%; Final Exam: 35% |
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不可(F)と欠席(W)の基準
Criteria for "Fail (F)" & "Absent (W)" grades | | The "Absent (W)" grade is reserved for students who withdraw by November 16. After that day, a letter grade will be awarded based on marks earned from all assessment during the semester.
If Mathematical Physics I is NOT A COMPULSORY SUBJECT and the student plans never to take Mathematical Physics I in the future, then a late Absent (W) grade request will be considered. |
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参考書
Reference Book | | 1. Boas M.L., 2006, Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences, 3rd ed., John Wiley & Sons.
2. Strang, G., Introduction to Linear Algebra, 4th Edition, Chapter 6.
3. Arfken G.B. & Weber H.J., 2005, Mathematical Methods for Physicists, 6th ed., Elsevier Academic Press.
(Copies of all these books are available in the library.) |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | Boyce W., DiPrima R, Elementary Differential Equations, 7th Ed., Wiley.
You may use a newer edition, but note that the question numbers are different to those in the 7th edition. |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | You are expected to revise the lecture notes, read the textbook, and solve assignment problems outside lecture hours. You cannot learn physics by only attending lectures. The exams will consist of questions covering both lecture notes and assignments. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | | • Students taking Mathematical Physics I should also take Mathematical Physics Tutorial I. |
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他学科聴講の可否
Propriety of Other department student's attendance | | |
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他学科聴講の条件
Conditions for Other department student's attendance | | | Students from any department are welcome. |
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レベル
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履修の際のアドバイス
Advice | | • Students taking Mathematical Physics I should also take Mathematical Physics Tutorial I.
• Concurrent registration in Mathematical Physics II is recommended as that unit is a prerequisite for Electricity and Magnetism I.
• The book by Boas is also useful for Mathematical Physics II and Electricity and Magnetism. |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | | Live lectures via MS Teams (Online only). Before the start of semester students should ensure that they have corerctly installed MS Teams using their Nagoya University email account. |
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遠隔授業（オンデマンド型）で行う場合の追加措置
Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | All lectures will be live via MS Teams (online only).
A lecture video will be available immediately after the lecture to help with student revision.
The lecturer will be available at most times during the day to answer questions via Teams chat. |
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