Learning higher forms of math?

Question

I don't know much math, but what I want might include trig and quantum phyisics.

My currently math level:

Almost none.

So what advice do you have for those who's math is a very big weakness?

Answer 1

If you really want to learn full-blown quantum physics, you should take:

At very least:
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Trigonometry, in some cases (often not an offered course)
Precalculus
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations

Also consider:
Group theory
Real analysis
Complex analysis
Functional analysis
Topology

And more!

My advice for a student struggling in math but wishing to study quantum physics:

Hire a tutor
Study in a maniacal fashion
Only take introductory quantum physics
OR Don't take quantum physics. It involves a LOT of difficult math.

Answer 2

Quantum physics is a doctorate away.
If you have algebra and whats called algebra 2 under your belt trig is next.
Then its calculus
differential equations
topology and a little more and you can understand anything Einstein wrote. Early quantum physics is also approachable but to get into the current stuff its years.

Answer 3

In quantum physics, a lot of integration by parts, trigo and exponential functions. You need to do a lot of practice and observe the pattern of each integration. There is no shortcut to understand quantum physics without skill of integration or more generally calculus.

In order to enhance your interest in quantum physics, pls understand the meaning of each equation or integration.

Answer 4

It's a learnable skill, but it's also mostly cumulative, meaning that you need to learn how to do one thing before you can apply it towards learning the next.

I'd learn some algebra, and move on to trig, then see what exactly you need for quantum mechanics. This site is pretty helpful:
http://www.mathforum.org/dr.math

Answer 5

Start from the beginning. Maths is one of those subjects where you need to understand the basics before you get to advanced stuff. There are no shortcuts.

Answer 6

my highest form of math is alg 1. lol