Links for NST IB Physics A/B ‘Mathematical Methods’ 2026

Handouts | Corrections | Additions | Resources | Books/Formula Handbook

16 lectures, Michaelmas term, Friday and Monday, 10:00am.

Note: these lectures are in different rooms on different days.

The Friday lectures are in Pheonix Teaching Room 1 in the Phoenix Building, New Museums Site (see map).
The Monday lectures are in McCrum Lecture Theatre, Corpus Christi College (see map, enter via Eagle pub archway on Bene't Street).

1) Handouts

The handouts and problem sheets for this course are available from the course page on the Cavendish Teaching Information System (TiS) website, for registered users. (Spare copies will be put in the filing cabinet in the corridor outside the IA/IB Practical Laboratories.)

2) Corrections

I will list here any corrections to the handouts and problem sheet.

3) Additions

As the course proceeds, I will provide here links to some additional material presented in the lectures.

4) Resources on the Web

As the course progresses I will provide here links to resources on the Web that relate to various topics discussed in the lectures.

5) Books/Formula Handbook

There are many books that cover the material in this course, including the following.

‘Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences’, by Boas M L (3rd edition, Wiley 2006).
‘ Essential Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences’, by Riley & Hobson (CUP, 2012), which you have access to the online version.

(Or the earlier ‘Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering’ by Riley, Hobson & Bence (CUP).)

The ‘Mathematical Formula Handbook’ – which is provided in NST Physics examinations – is available here (version 2.6), or on the Cavendish Undergraduate Intranet website. Also you can purchase a copy for £1.50 in the Part IA/IB practical laboratory.

Dave Green –

(last changed 2026 September 16th)