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Techniques for solving integrals without analytical solutions. The ability to use Wolphram Alpha will probably suffice. I remember the big things were all the integrals and differential equations. The book is well written though as well as Griffiths QM which I am using currently. They are both...

Speaking for Ryden, you basically need to know how to solve some differential equations, integrals (some of which will be tough or require numerical methods), and perhaps a little familiarity with 4D metric.

Alright thanks for catching me there. So this is a correct way for setting up a problem for an infinite cylinder? I couldn't wrap my mind around how you could use gauss' law for an infinite surface or volume.

1. An infinitely long cylinder of radius R contains a uniform charge density Rho. Calculate the electric field using Gauss' law for r> R and R>r 3. I attached a pdf with my attempt at r>R. My answer doesn't agree with those given...

I'm taking junior level E&M this semester and we are using Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory by Reitz. I have previewed the book and it seems a little on the less thorough side while also requiring much prior knowledge of the subject. Are there any other texts which I could supplement with...

Well, I go to UCF too actually. I'm a junior Physics B.S. major with astronomy in mind. Well to answer your question I think it's a good bet that it will be good enough for grad school in Physics, mathematics, mathematical physics... it's a pretty well rounded major. Not only that, if you get...

Where do you go to school? I swear we must go to the same school because everything you describe is the same as where I go (major, course names). :P

I'd say it looks average. I go to UCF actually, and our physics department is nothing spectacular. Though as far as the capacity to get the education you want from it, it is pretty equipped. What are your other options for schools?

This schedule is very doable, especially if you generally enjoy math. Despite being 17 credit hours, the content for the three mathematics based classes are quite introductory and on the same level. I believe the only part of calc three you need in differential equations is the ability to take...

At my school we have a course titled "Vector and Tensor Analysis", which hopefully will introduce me to tensors well enough to take a course in GR. To be honest I have no idea what a tensor is at the moment, but luckily have enough time to learn.

I know all your PF veterans may get sick of answering this question, but you have the experience I don't have yet so I'll ask anyways. Is this schedule overkill, or doable? 1. E&M I 2. Modern Physics 3. PDE's with Fourier analysis 4. Vector & Tensor Analysis 5. Planetary Geophysics My...

I have to agree with Julz. It's not necessarily shallow to be initially interested in someone based upon their physical appearance. We are in fact organisms following sets of actions that allow evolution to occur, i.e. looking for a mate based on their capacity to bear offspring as shown by...

I suppose you can never forget that colleges and universities are also businesses. I think that while a degree from a secondary school can provide you with technical knowledge, experience, and social skills that someone leaving high school won't have, the piece of paper you receive at the end by...

Thanks for the Optimism! :smile: I always try and remember my self-worth, even in times like these!

Hi everyone! I've been perusing these forums for quite a while now and never introduced myself, but for lack of anything better to say for now, I'm Joey and here's my situation. Too keep things short, I basically failed two courses, and got a D and a C in my other courses a year ago. I was...