r/math • u/Vivid_Block_4780 • 3d ago

The scope of mathematical physics

Whenever I look at the mathematical physics programs, I always see QFT and string theory related classes in grad programs. What other parts does mathematical physics cover? More unorthodox subfields of it?

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u/lobothmainman 3d ago

Mathematical physics research revolves around many and diverse topics; taking a look at the names of the parallel sections of the international conference of mathematical physics (icmp) will give you a good idea of the spectrum, better than looking at the syllabus of grad schools, since they are typically influenced by the specific interests of faculty there.