Math needed for graduate theoretical nuclear physics program?

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The discussion centers on the essential mathematical concepts required for a graduate theoretical nuclear physics program. Key topics include Partial Differential Equations (PDE), Complex Analysis, Linear Algebra, Numerical Methods, and Vector Analysis. The participant is utilizing Arfkens' 2nd edition of "Mathematical Methods" as a primary resource. Statistics is also a prerequisite, while Boundary Value Problems are expected to be covered within the context of PDE.

PREREQUISITES
  • Partial Differential Equations (PDE)
  • Complex Analysis
  • Linear Algebra
  • Numerical Methods
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore MIT OpenCourseWare for advanced nuclear engineering courses
  • Study Boundary Value Problems in the context of PDE
  • Review Vector Analysis as part of mathematical methods
  • Deepen understanding of Statistics relevant to nuclear theory
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Graduate students in theoretical nuclear physics, educators in mathematics, and anyone seeking to strengthen their mathematical foundation for advanced physics studies.

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So, basically I need a roadmap of the math required for nuclear theory. I've completed Calc (1-3) and teaching myself ODE. My roadmap currently is PDE, Complex Analysis, Linear Algebra and Numerical methods. I'm going to work through Arfkens 2nd edition of math methods. Any thing else I should really know?
 
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Statistics? Boundary value problems?

MIT Open Courseware has a list of courses

https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/nuclear-engineering/

It looks like vector analysis would be useful too.
 
jedishrfu said:
Statistics? Boundary value problems?

MIT Open Courseware has a list of courses

https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/nuclear-engineering/

It looks like vector analysis would be useful too.
Statistics is already a requirement for me so that's why I didn't include it. Vector analysis is included in my math methods course and I'm fairly certain boundary value problems is covered in that and PDE
 

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