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What is the definition of mathematical physics?
Mathematical physics refers to the development of mathematical methods for application to problems in physics.
How does the Journal of Mathematical Physics define the field of mathematical physics?
The Journal of Mathematical Physics defines the field as the application of mathematics to problems in physics and the development of mathematical methods suitable for such applications and for the formulation of physical theories.
What is an alternative definition of mathematical physics?
An alternative definition would also include those mathematics that are inspired by physics (also known as physical mathematics).
What are the distinct branches of mathematical physics?
There are several distinct branches of mathematical physics.
What is the role of Lagrangian mechanics and Hamiltonian mechanics in mathematical physics?
They are rigorous, abstract, and advanced reformulations of Newtonian mechanics that help understand the deep interplay of the notions of symmetry and conserved quantities during dynamical evolution.
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