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Fall 2017 |
General InformationPlace and time: TuTh 2:30-3:50pm in Earth & Space 177. Professor: Leon Takhtajan, Office: Math Tower 5-111.
Office hours:Tu 4:00pm-5:30pm, W 2:00pm-3:30pm in 5-111, and by appointment. Course description: This is a mathematically rigorous course on classical (mathematical) physics, with quantum physics being relegated to Part II. We will cover the following topics. Textbook: We will be using variety of sources for different topics and will indicate the necessary chapters in a due course. The concise mathematical introduction to classical mechanics can be found in the first chapter of my book Quantum Mechanics for Mathematicians. On p. 60 one finds classic references on the subject, including Mechanics by L.D. Landau and E.M. Lifshitz. Foor topics in eltrodynamics we will be using textbook Introduction to Electrodynamics David J. Griffiths and The Classical Theory of Fields by L.D. Landau and E.M. Lifshitz. For classical field theory also see the chapter Classical field theory by P. Deligne and D. Freed in Quantum Fields and Strings: A Course for Mathematicians. Information for students with disabilities: If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact Disability Support Services at (631) 632-6748 or http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dss/. They will determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential. Students who require assistance during emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures and information go to the following website: http://www.sunysb.edu/ehs/fire/disabilities.shtml. |
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