What math is needed for quantum physics and astrophysics?

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What are the levels of math you need to know to go into quantum physics, or astro-physics, or any physics for that matter?
 

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Pretty high...Calculus is a must...Geometry is a must.Maybe a little (more) functional analysis.

Depends on the subject.

Daniel.
 
I would strongly recommend linear algebra. Of course, "real" quantum mechanics also uses group theory so some abstract algebra wouldn't hurt!
 

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