The simple explanation is that physicists use math, but generally are not themselves professional mathematicians.
“The simple explanation is that physicists use math, but generally are not themselves professional mathematicians.”
Mathematicians live in a world of their own. During my graduate days, I became friends with one of my math professors. We each tried to enlighten the other. I think I was more successful than he was.
Its very easy to get “lost” in the “mechanics of doing the math” and lose sight of the “physical target” you’re trying to understand.
Physicists focus on their own one set of equations so much, that I bet they’re nervous about diving into another’s equally dense work.