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The discussion centers on the preparation for advanced studies in Quantum Field Theory after completing foundational math courses such as Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations. The individual is seeking advice on which additional math courses to take from a list that includes topics like Complex Analysis, Probability Theory, and Numerical Analysis. There is a strong consensus on the importance of Complex Analysis, with one participant sharing their regret about not taking it during their undergraduate studies, emphasizing its relevance to physics. The conversation highlights the need for a solid mathematical foundation to support further exploration in Quantum Field Theory, suggesting that courses like Complex Analysis and Numerical Analysis could be particularly beneficial.
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So I've finished all the basic math courses you usually hear about in college (E.g. Single & Multivariate Calculus, Linear Algebra, Diff. Eq.). My majors are in Mathematics, and Physics. I'm doing undergraduate research with a professor at my school in Quantum Field Theory. Since I have finished these courses, I'm not too sure what else to do to prepare for further adventure into Quantum Field Theory. I've also taken extra credit courses in which I did things like probability theory already. I don't know much about the math courses beyond these well-known courses. The courses I can take are as follows:

Intro to Analytics
Intro to Probability Theory
Intro to Math Stat
Stochastic Modeling
Theoretical Mechanics
Complex Analysis
Foundations of Geometry
Basic Abstract Algebra
Linear Algebra (not sure if this is extended linear algebra, as I already took it?)
Algebraic Geometry
Matrix Algebra
Numerical Computations
Intro to Numerical Analysis
Factorization and Primality Testing
Linear Programs
Graph Theory
Math Theory of Games

I apologize for listing so many courses, but I'm just not sure what any of these are, or if they will help me with Quantum Field Theory. Any recommendation would be much appreciated.
 
Complex Analysis and Intro to Numerical Analysis.
 
I "third" Complex Analysis. When I was in grad school (physics), it was the one extra math course I wish I had been able to take as an undergrad. I actually double-majored in physics and math, but didn't take complex variables / complex analysis, because my small college either didn't offer it at all, or didn't happen to offer it while I was able to take it. (This was more than 40 years ago.)

I did take complex variables as a grad student, as one of my two non-physics "cognate courses."
 
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