THE aim of the writer, according to the preface, in the preparation of this volume has been to present to the students the results of the Maxwellian theory as it stands at present, after the labours ...

“THE profound study of Nature is the most fruitful source of mathematical discoveries.” In this quotation from Fourier, Prof. Lamb gives the keynote of his lecture on mathematical physics. He traces ...

Students who are interested in applying mathematics to real world or physics problems are the best fit for mathematical physics, says Associate Professor Konstantin Izyurov. We have several core ...

The aim of mathematical physics is to adapt concept and methods of pure mathematics to study physical problems. A student interested in mathematical physics may choose to have as a major for her/his ...

Since its establishment, nurturing and supporting early career researchers has been a key part of the Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) mission. To inspire young academic leaders and ...

In September, we related that UC Berkeley and Google had teamed up for some "coursecasting," and that Berkeley would be streaming hundreds of hours of course material on Google Video. The project is ...

A former graduate student reflects on how Isadore Singer, who died on February 11, brought together mathematicians, physicists and anyone else interested in the deeper connections between diverse ...

Sometimes, a passion for physics catches a student by surprise, and they don’t start fulfilling the major requirements until their second year. In this case, the following plan will fulfill all ...