MATH 431
Nonlinear Waves, Solitons
Fall 2016
Division III
Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
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Class Details
Waves arise in scientific and engineering disciplines such as acoustics, optics, fluid/solid mechanics, electromagnetism and quantum mechanics. Although linear waves are well understood, the study of nonlinear wave phenomena remains an active field of research and a source of inspiration and challenge for several areas of mathematics. We discuss traveling waves, shallow water models, wave steepening, solitons and blowup. Additional topics may include shocks, weak solutions and conservation laws.
The Class:
Format: lecture
Limit: 40
Expected: 15
Class#: 1295
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Limit: 40
Expected: 15
Class#: 1295
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
problem sets, exams, and final project
Prerequisites:
MATH 209/210 and MATH 350/351, or permission of the instructor
Distributions:
Division III
Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
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MATH 431 - 01 (F) LEC Nonlinear Waves, Solitons
MATH 431 - 01 (F) LEC Nonlinear Waves, SolitonsDivision III Quantitative/Formal ReasoningAlejandro SarriaTF 2:35 pm - 3:50 pm
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