What is physical applied mathematics?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of physical applied mathematics, exploring its definition and relationship to other fields such as mathematical physics. Participants are examining the interdisciplinary connections between mathematics and physics.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

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  • One participant questions the definition of physical applied mathematics and invites others to explore the topic further.
  • Another participant suggests that the term represents a long-standing interdisciplinary relationship between mathematics and physics.
  • A different participant proposes that the term may already be encompassed by the existing field of mathematical physics.

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Participants express differing views on whether physical applied mathematics is a newly defined term or if it overlaps with established concepts like mathematical physics. The discussion remains unresolved.

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There are no explicit definitions provided for physical applied mathematics, and the discussion relies on participants' interpretations and existing terminology.

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What is physical applied mathematics?
 
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That sounds to me as if the natural interdisciplinary relationship between mathematics and physics, after centuries of existence, finally got a name.
 
I thought it already had, Mathematical Physics.
 
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