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The Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by IOP Publishing. It is part of the Journal of Physics series and covers theoretical physics focusing on sophisticated mathematical and computational techniques. It was established in 1968 from the division of the earlier title, Proceedings of the Physical Society.
The journal is divided into six sections covering: statistical physics; chaotic and complex systems; mathematical physics; quantum mechanics and quantum information theory; classical and quantum field theory; fluid and plasma theory.
The editor in chief is Martin R Evans (University of Edinburgh).

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  1. deme76

    Problem set with 5 proofs involving odd, even, parity, etc.

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    Fourier transform of rectangular pulse

    Here is the question: Here is my answer
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    I How do I compute the second derivative of a one-dimensional array?

    How do I compute the second derivative of an one dimensional array?
  4. T

    I Need Calculus Book Recommendations please

    Summary:: What calculus books do you recommend? Does Thomas Calculus include all the calculus topics? Hi! I'm a 10th grader and preparing for physics olympiads. I'm planning to learn calculus this summer, i self learned prior required topics before calculus (trigonometry, logarithm etc.) ...
  5. W

    Studying Physics intrigues me but Math makes more sense. What to study?

    Hi, I have the following problem, maybe someone relates. I am about to finish my Bachelors Degree in Physics and must say it was a very unenjoyable road. I started it because since forever I was fascinated by the "great" ideas trying to explain reality that lie behind physics, i. e. Quantum...
  6. D

    Problems about magnetic field, electromotive force, induced current

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    Programs Should I become a physicist or a mathematician?

    I am a person who likes to think deep and can't keep himself from delving deeper into concepts. Even though math is the subject in which I outshine my counterparts, it is physics that I find more fascinating. Also I feel that physics gives math a sense of direction to work upon. But I am a...
  8. heslaheim

    I Some questions in "Introduction to quantum mechanics"

    A certain field has a singularity at the origin, and the divergence of its curl is zero at any point outside the origin, but surface integral of the curl is not zero in the area of any closed surface containing the origin. So how should the Stokes theorem related to this field be expressed at...
  9. E

    Studying Need some advice -- Studying oscillations before differential equations?

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  10. D

    Prerequisite mathematics for intermediate mechanics?

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    • differential eqautions linear algagbra math and physics prerequisites
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    Help with Mathematical Solution to a Single Leg Hanging Basket

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    Who invented electric potential and why?

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    Need some help with a fictional math equation

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    • applied mathematics eigenvalues eigenvectors math and physics
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    Other Textbook Recommendation

    Hello there, do you guys have recommendations for math textbooks that i should have? The math is of course related to physics, I mean the maths that a physics student must know.
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    Math Switching from science PhD to math BS?

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  18. mahonskey

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  19. mahonskey

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    Studying Need some advice: dive straight into physics, or do math first?

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  22. O

    What's the use of unit vectors?

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    Math behind the Fresnel lens

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    • math and physics math equation
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  24. S

    A Is there any theory that can be modeled in any type of space?

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  25. pairofstrings

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  26. Zack K

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  34. astroman707

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    Courses Figuring out which (undergrad) classes to take

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  41. OldWorldBlues

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    Studying What math is required to "feel comfortable" with physics?

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    Schools Did I make the wrong choice? - Grad School Advice

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    • changing majors environmental engineering graduate school math and physics
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  45. M

    Two object leave the same point with different speeds

    Object A starts from the origin velocity 3 m/s and object B starts from the same place with the velocity 5 m/s, 6 seconds later. When will B Catch up with A?
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    Programs Vector calculus and E&M physics as a engineering major?

    I am an engineering major at Los Angeles Pierce community college. I have been for the last years working 40 hours a week in order to sustain and put myself through community college. After I transfer, I don't plan on working. Now, each semester due to my work schedule and life happening, I can...
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  48. Jianphys17

    Rigor in Quantum physics -- Do I need to know Functional Analysis well?

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  49. G

    Getting started with Physics and Math

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  50. Jianphys17

    Other Question on math methods book

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