Topic:
Physics
Our goal this semester is to explore certain topics in physics using a mathematical point of view.
Introduction
Materials:
Main Reference
Additional References
The Character of Physical Law
The Current State of Physics
Geometric Quantum Mechanics
Geometrical Formulation of Quantum Mechanics
Announcements:
Thanks to everyone who attended!
Schedule
| Date | Title | Reading | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 27 | Introduction/ Orientation |
N/A | Carlos/Satish |
| September 3 | Geometry Review | Optional | Angelynn |
| September 10 | Newtonian Mechanics | 2.1-2.4 | Simon |
| September 17 | Lagrangian Mechanics | 2.5-2.6 | Dustin |
| September 24 | Hamiltonian Mechanics | 2.7-2.8 | Zach |
| October 1 | No Meeting | -- | -- |
| October 8 | Relation between all three approaches, Part 1 | Notes | Carlos |
| October 15 | Relation between all three approaches, Part 2 | Notes | Carlos |
| October 22 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3.1-3.4 | Zach |
| October 29 | No Meeting | -- | -- |
| November 5 | Maxwell Equations | 3.5-3.9 | Simon |
| November 12 | Quantum Mechanics, Part 1 | 4.1-4.4 | Carlos |
| November 19 | Quantum Mechanics, Part 2 | 4.5-4.12 | Cameron |
Contact Us
Have questions about the seminar?
Sent us an email at cortiz@math.uh.edu or spstolar@math.uh.edu.