Math Methods for Physics

This weekly study track explores the mathematical tools that can be applied to physics problems. The main text for this study track will be Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences by Mary L. Boas (third edition), but we may use other resources as needed. Each week, we pick some book material to cover and/or problems to solve and discuss.

These meetings are primarily question-driven, meaning that we seek to answer each other's questions about problems/topics that we have already given some effort to understand. When we cover new material from the book, at least one volunteer will give a quick summary of that material at the beginning of the meeting before we dive into individual questions. When we solve problems, individuals will present any blockers they had so that the group can help unblock them.

If you have just found this event and are worried that you're too far behind, don't worry! Our meetups are expressly structured to encourage and invite people to join us at any point and at any level of prior knowledge, as long as you've had at least some exposure to calculus and basic physics in the past. You are definitely welcome here!

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This event is one of the many other collaborative study tracks in our Physics With Friendscommunity. Check out all of our other events to find additional physics topics that you might want to study together!

Please note that the Math Methods in Physics meetup series is a highly mathematical meetup for everyone who is serious about learning the advanced branches of math and physics that one needs to master in order to deeply understand the tools used in solving real problems. It is not a general discussion group for popular physics topics or sci-fi tangents. For casual physics chat, please attend our regular "Discuss Physics and Make Friends" event, held every third Wednesday of the month.