Math needed for graduate theoretical nuclear physics program?

In summary, the speaker needs a roadmap for the math required for nuclear theory and has completed Calc (1-3) and is teaching themselves ODE. Their current roadmap includes PDE, Complex Analysis, Linear Algebra, and Numerical Methods, with plans to work through Arfkens 2nd edition of math methods. They are wondering if there is anything else they should know, specifically mentioning Statistics and Boundary Value Problems. The suggested courses from MIT Open Courseware include Vector Analysis, but the speaker believes Boundary Value Problems will also be covered in their math methods course.
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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.
 
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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
 

1. What level of math is required for a graduate theoretical nuclear physics program?

The level of math required for a graduate theoretical nuclear physics program is typically advanced calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. Some programs may also require knowledge of partial differential equations and complex analysis.

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There are many resources available to help improve math skills for a graduate theoretical nuclear physics program. These may include online tutorials, textbooks, practice problems, and tutoring services. It is also recommended to seek guidance from professors or advisors in the field for specific recommendations.

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