Math and physics Definition and 207 Threads

Which program is the best for math and physics? What do you think about Maple 17?

I found the http://gowers.wordpress.com/2012/11/20/what-maths-a-level-doesnt-necessarily-give-you/ interesting. Curious that his example was the same one I was asking about. He makes the distinction between teaching how to understand math and teaching mechanical manipulations (my cheap tricks)...

Math and physics were my favorite subjects in high school, and I did quite well, getting 5 on both my Calculus and Physics AP exams. But that was over ten years ago.. any quick way to brush up? Any good free online programs or games? Thanks!

In math and physics, one often takes the limit of an expression involving an integer N as N → ∞, and ends up with the expression of a continuous variable x. Some examples of this are: - An integral as the limit of a Riemann sum of N terms - A string with continuous mass density as the limit...

Hello, physics forums. As an introduction to the community, I'm 15 years old and live in northwestern Ontario. I've recently became very interested in physics, but I've always excelled in math. I've looked into some textbooks, particularly Apostol's I and II, along with Spivak to bridge the two...

I just finished my first year of college. I go to a great school but one that is not known for physics and has a small department. I placed into "sophomore" math (multi and linear) and physics (modern physics and math methods) with AP scores. I did well in math and very very average in physics...

Well, now that Summer has arrived, I've found myself re-examining previously learned material, and of course new things as well. But I think my study habits may need adjusting, the evidence of this being that I am experiencing an inordinate amount of stress. What I have been doing was trying to...

Hi guys, I am going to major in physics in the fall,but I will be studying a lot this summer. I just finished AP physics,AP calculus AB,chemistry it was good but I think the AP calculus AB isn't really rigorous or challenging. I currently have in my mind those reading list for books...

I believe that mathematics/physics is somewhat the language of the universe. That symbols, numbers, measurements, conversions, equations, and theories are our own way of trying to articulate the concept of this physical world. That their are so many holes or things we don't understand, because...

Have any of you people tried writing math and physics demos that can be run in a web browser? The physics demos would have to be simulations, of course. I myself have done so: http://homepage.mac.com/lpetrich/Chatters/GeometryDemo_GMap.html - Spherical Delaunay triangulation, convex hull...

Hi, I am currently completing my DEC in Cegep and I'm looking forward to pursue my study in physics and math. Since Laval don't offer Math and Phys program, I'm considering McGill honours program. Sadly for me, on their website they don't give a precise R-Score for the admission to this honours...

Which Physics courses would interest a Math major? I did not like Classical Mechanics. I really like ODEs, PDEs, Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, etc.

During a lecture on a technical topic what kind of questions do you ask? I find that when I'm in class, i sit there not knowing what's going on. I think I'm not actively engaged because I'm not questioning. I know for the information to stick i need to ask questions to myself. What are some...

Hello Of course, I am thinking way too far ahead. I am just a high school student. This year, I will apply for universities. I am quite certain that any major that I consider will involve quantitative methods but I cannot decide what to specialise. I love both math and physics. I perhaps will...

Just out of curiosity, to what extent is academia in mathematics different from academia in physics? Perhaps their perspectives on problems may be different, but what else?

HI, I have two choices right now to finish before graduation: Double major in physics and applied math And MS in physics degree ( concurrent program) I could only finish one of them in May next year. After graduation, I want to apply for a PhD program in finance or financial...

Like with all the opencoursewares universities have opened, is it possible that you can just visit their lectures if you miss class? I have visited pretty much every universities and videos out there and have made a list PreCalculus& Algebra Physics PatrickJmt KhanAcademy First Year...

I am new to this forum. Although physical chemistry only requires calculus 3 (which I'll have taken regardless), many people are saying that I would be better off taking more math than that before taking physical chem, since I wouldn't have to learn as much that's new. I've been recommended...

Hello everyone, This is my second year as a physics, math double major, and I am an international student (not in the US). For 2012 fall and 2013 spring (or maybe just fall, I don't exactly know the policies, but I know I can do it multiple times), I plan to go to UCB as an exchange student...

Hi there I'm a biochemistry major third year because I'm interested in biology but wanted to have a firm grounding in the physical sciences. Admittingly, the grounding is rather superficial with biochemistry which is why I am trying to supplement with as many physical science and math classes as...

Hi. I am currently a senior in highs chool and have already been accepted to a college [UMKC]. I was wondering if it would be beneficial for me to double major in Physics and Math. I am planning on going to grad school and getting a Ph.D in Astrophysics or theoretical physics. Would double...

Hello, How much time do you average per course (Math and Physics) for your final exams? Let's say you have 8 consecutive days with nothing else to do than study(However, you could decide to do whatever you want, leisure, work, socializing...), how would you organize your time? Thanks for...

Hi, I just finished first year at university of Toronto. Next year will be when I select which program I will go into. Right now I can't decide between Physics and Mathematics Double Specialist or Physics Specialist and math major. I'm definitely more into physics than math but I am planning to...

http://www.math.ru.nl/~hawkins/cv5.pdf And from the same university, I guess if you really like both maths and physics so passionately, no matter what others will tell you about doing two phds, you will do it.

I want to be a math and physics teacher at the high school level, or possibly teaching adult continuing education courses. The thing is, I'm a quiet person, maybe a little bit shy. A few people have told me that teachers need to be outgoing. The thing is, I can talk loudly and be firm when I...

Hello members of physicsforums! I had not ever planned on making use of this section of the forum because I had joined primarily for the wonderful homework help facilities here, but I figured that since I already have an account here I might as well. Needless to say, I am a little nervous...

1. When is the latest time you drink water in the day prior to a sleep cycle? Example: The last time I drink water before I sleep is 1-2 hours before bed. 2. What are your eating habits? What type of food do you normally eat? Breakfast? Vitamins? ... Example: Half the time I eat nutritious...

At the current moment, I am taking HL Math and Physics. However, is it important to take HL Math in order to apply for engineering courses or physics courses? Can I just take SL Math and HL Physics?

Any suggestions? I do NOT want to do research; (1) because I don't think I'm good enough at this stuff to do exciting, original work in it, and (2) I don't love it enough to want to spend my entire day thinking about it or mulling over it. So I'd like to look for a job outside of academia. And...

I'm a freshman physics/math dual major. Everybody's dream. My important classes are Honors Physics I, Differential Equations, and Multivariable Calculus. Using Halliday, Resnick, and Krane for physics. Stewart's for calculus. It's an engineering school and I want to learn both theory and...

I'm a recent physics major and a recent math major. I wanted to do both because I've always wanted a graduate study in Cosmology and for some reason I though it was better to do both. Right now, I'm seriously inclined to study theoretical physics instead. However, I read in this forum (or...

Hi! I am from Hong Kong.I love this forum very much! I am going to enter university in September but i am faced with a dilemma-that i cannot declare a double major in math and physics. So that means i can only choose one of them. Which one should i choose? First of all, I am good at maths...

Hello The title above is fairly descriptive, although it's not the whole problem. I really like electronics and computers, and most technology related subjects. I think I would really enjoy working with electronics and being in that industry, but I have a major problem - I don't think I...

Hi, I'm going to be entering my senior year of undergrad and I'm pursuing a math and physics degree. I've got a good, high GPA, and really enjoy all of the math classes I've been in. Physics, however (especially particle physics and classical mechanics) were not so enjoyable. With respect to...

School is almost over and Summer is almost in the doors, Next year I'm in year 12, but what I'm thinking is to study in summer better than wasting it because next year is an important year to go through college. Looking to go to the faculaty of engineer"(mechanical engineer) , I need some...

Hello all, I am currently a second year engineering physics major, specializing in Nuclear Engineering. What would be the best Math and Physics courses to get an idea of what fusion engineering and/or Plasma physics is like (My university does not offer any formal fusion engineering classes)? I...

I have been thinking abought goining into physics as a career. I'm only 15 but I want to start learning physics now.I was wondering which math courses i need to take. Like what types of abgebra i need to take since there are so many diffrent branches of it.

(actual headline may differ) After the Crash: How Software Models Doomed the Markets Overreliance on financial software crafted by physics and math PhDs helped to precipitate the Wall Street collapse http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=after-the-crash

Homework Statement In my last year in this step of my education I'm going to construct a project based on the subjects of physics and mathematics. Homework Equations So I was wondering if you had any ideas to an exciting and maybe even bit difficult subject to work with. I don't care if...

What is generally the highest level of math required to earn a theoretical physics major? I've been going to school for about a year and and took precalc 1&2, calc A and i just finished calc B. However, the 2 physics courses i took only really applied precalc 2 and calc A to the courses. I'm...

hi Is it necessary for a hardware electronics design engineer to know hitech math and physics to do his daily work. Can he survive without them?

Im learning math and physics on my own and I have had some problems when it comes to remembering how to do topics about math and physics. Currently I am trying to make more summaries, and a list of math and physics topics in order to remember more about them. Do you guys have any advice or...

Has anyone done this? I'm a physics major and I'd like to pursue a degree in mathematical physics. I guess that physics GRE is expected from me as a physics student, although actually I feel much more comfortable in math. Do you think that it would be hard to make both? Would it make me...

I'm currently a sophomore in college double majoring in math and physics and I've been wondering what would be a good grad school for mathematical physics. I have a pretty good math background (calc 1-3, diff-eq, linear algebra, topology, real analysis, functional analysis, abstract algebra, and...

Hello and good days, This is the first time I am posting in Physics Forums, and I need guidance about a depressing matter that has been haunting me for years. I am a physics major and I am about to go to graduate school, so far I managed to do pretty well on my career but I am experiencing...

What job opportunities are available to someone who has a joint honours in math and physics (Bachelors Degree) besides teaching?

I'm wondering if there's anyone who knows anything about this. In U of T there's a http://www.artsandscience.utoronto.ca/ofr/calendar/prg_mat.htm" (Scroll to the VERY bottom.) I'm wondering if it is a double major in physics and math or not? If not, then will it be more of a degree in Math OR...

I would like to share with you my chosen courses for years 2 to 4. I've decided to specialize in both math and physics because I've gotten bored with studying only math: 2nd Year: Calculus II Linear Algebra II Group Theory Ring Theory Ordinary Differential Equations Real Analysis I...

i'm so surprised at all the hundreds of free downloadable math and physics textbooks at freescience (e.g. http://www.freescience.info/books.php?id=4&PHPSESSID=c3046af36f33033bc738fa34f64005be , covering almost every university level and even graduate level topic, with professional typesetting...

What are the benefits of double majoring in both physics and applied mathematics. I am not talking about financial benefits. I was reading about applied math and subtopics like game theory and cryptography seem kinda interesting. Can anyone enlighten on what kind of careers I can have with a...