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Wither mathematics, whither science? (2004)
Journal Article
Gordon, N. (2004). Wither mathematics, whither science?. Teaching mathematics and its applications / the Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications, 23(1), 15-32. https://doi.org/10.1093/teamat/23.1.15

This paper gives an overview of some of the problems facing the higher education mathematics community, and some examples of methods that departments of mathematics and related disciplines can use to try to deal with the problems. This is relevant to... Read More about Wither mathematics, whither science?.

Numerical computation and analysis of the Titchmarsh-Weyl mα(λ)  function for some simple potentials (1999)
Journal Article
Witwit, M. R. M., Gordon, N. A., & Killingbeck, J. (1999). Numerical computation and analysis of the Titchmarsh-Weyl mα(λ)  function for some simple potentials. Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, 106(1), 131-143. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0377-0427%2899%2900061-8

This article is concerned with the Titchmarsh-Weyl mα(λ) function for the differential equation d2y/dx2+[-q(x)]y=0. The test potential q(x)=x2, for which the relevant mα(λ) functions are meromorphic, having simple poles at the points =4k+1 and =4k+3,... Read More about Numerical computation and analysis of the Titchmarsh-Weyl mα(λ)  function for some simple potentials.

Point transfer matrices for the Schrödinger equation: The algebraic theory (1999)
Journal Article
Gordon, N. A., & Pearson, D. B. (1999). Point transfer matrices for the Schrödinger equation: The algebraic theory. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh: Section A Mathematics, 129(4), 717-732. https://doi.org/10.1017/S030821050001310X

This paper deals with the theory of point interactions for the one-dimensional Schrödinger equation. The familiar example of the δ5-potential V(x) = gδ(x - x 0 ), for which the transfer matrix across the singularity (point transfer matrix) is given b... Read More about Point transfer matrices for the Schrödinger equation: The algebraic theory.

Linear sections of GL(4, 2) (1998)
Journal Article
Gordon, N. A., Lunardon, G., & Shaw, R. (1998). Linear sections of GL(4, 2). Bulletin of the Belgian Mathematical Society, Simon Stevin, 5(2-3), 287-311. https://doi.org/10.36045/bbms/1103409012

For V = V (n; q); a linear section of GL(V ) = GL(n; q) is a vector subspace S of the n 2 -dimensional vector space End(V ) which is contained in GL(V ) [ f0g: We pose the problem, for given (n; q); of classifying the di erent kinds of maximal linear... Read More about Linear sections of GL(4, 2).

Calculations for double-well potentials of perturbed oscillator type in three-dimensional systems using the Hill-determinant approach (1998)
Journal Article
Witwit, M., & Gordon, N. (1998). Calculations for double-well potentials of perturbed oscillator type in three-dimensional systems using the Hill-determinant approach. Canadian Journal of Physics, 76(8), 609-620. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjp-76-8-609

A determination of the eigenvalues for a three-dimensional system is made by expanding the potential functionV(x,y,z;Z2, λ,β)= ?Z2[x2+y2+z2]+λ {x4+y4+z4+2β[x2y2+x2z2+y2z2]}, around its minimum. In this paper the results of extensive numerical calcula... Read More about Calculations for double-well potentials of perturbed oscillator type in three-dimensional systems using the Hill-determinant approach.

Calculating energy levels of a double-well potential in a two- dimensional system by expanding the potential function around its minimum (1997)
Journal Article
Witwit, M. R. M., & Gordon, N. A. (1997). Calculating energy levels of a double-well potential in a two- dimensional system by expanding the potential function around its minimum. Canadian Journal of Physics, 75(10), 705-714. https://doi.org/10.1139/p97-023

A determination of the eigenvalues for a three-dimensional system is made by expanding the potential functionV(x,y,z;Z2, λ,β)= ?Z2[x2+y2+z2]+λ {x4+y4+z4+2β[x2y2+x2z2+y2z2]}, around its minimum. In this paper the results of extensive numerical calcula... Read More about Calculating energy levels of a double-well potential in a two- dimensional system by expanding the potential function around its minimum.

Mathematica and finite geometry (1995)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gordon, N. Mathematica and finite geometry. Presented at International Mathematica Symposium

We describe the use of Mathematica in the investigation of some aspects of finite geometry, in particular we look at an example of finding a single polynomial function corresponding to a set of polynomial functions, and an example of finding the PGL(... Read More about Mathematica and finite geometry.

Stable forward shooting for eigenvalues and expectation values (1995)
Journal Article
Killingbeck, J. P., Gordon, N. A., & Witwit, M. R. M. (1995). Stable forward shooting for eigenvalues and expectation values. Physics Letters A, 206(5-6), 279-282. https://doi.org/10.1016/0375-9601%2895%2900632-d

Internal differentiation techniques are used to produce a simple but highly accurate forwardsshootingmethod foreigenvaluesandexpectationvaluesof the Schrödinger equation. A multi-well potential is used as a test case.

Finite Geometry and Computer Algebra, with Applications (1994)
Thesis
Gordon, N. Finite Geometry and Computer Algebra, with Applications. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/405456

The interaction between geometry and algebra is a diverse and fruitful area to explore. Of particular interest is the area of groups and geometry. In this work we will examine various aspects of this interplay, in particular looking at geometric cano... Read More about Finite Geometry and Computer Algebra, with Applications.