What math is most commonly used in astrophysics and quantum physics?

[Operation Theta]

math is must commonly used in astrophysics and quantum physics? This might be a stupid question. Not sure

 

[Magnus-]

"most commonly" ..

Well. In quantum physics a good example might be the "schrödinger equation"? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schrödinger_equation

 

[nrqed]

math is must commonly used in astrophysics and quantum physics? This might be a stupid question. Not sure

Calculus (taking derivatives, integrating, solving ordinary and partial differential equations) and linear algebra (notions of operators, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, basis, spaces, etc) are the main math tools used in these fields.

 

[Operation Theta]

One other question, Can a person teach them selves physics or is it preferred to take a class?

 

[Pengwuino]

One other question, Can a person teach them selves physics or is it preferred to take a class?

Classes are great because you have an expert available for when you get stuck. Getting stuck on a concept when you are on your own can be a tremendous problem with no support.

 

[topsquark]

Classes are great because you have an expert available for when you get stuck. Getting stuck on a concept when you are on your own can be a tremendous problem with no support.

But that's why we have you Pengwuino!

-Dan