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MAT-3202 Nonlinear waves
Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Contents
An introduction to basic concepts of the theory of nonlinear waves. Covers variational formulations, perturbation methods, amplitude equations, integrable models and the theory of shocks. Numerical simulations play a central role in the modeling of nonlinear wave phenomena. The prerequisite is MAT-3200 Continuum models. | Form of teaching
Lectures: 40 h Coursework: 30 h | Compulsory teaching
2 oblig oppgaver | Assessment
1 oral exam. Bokstavkarakterer (A-F). | Examination semester
Spring, Autumn | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Master level course. | Contact person/lecturer
Helge Johansen, tel: 77 64 51 30, e-mail: helge.johansen@matnat.uit.no | Recommended previous qualifications
MAT-3200 Continuum Models | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Language of instruction
Norwegian, english by request | Course overlap
MA-320 -1 10 sp
MAT-8202 -1 10 sp | Homepage
http://uit.no/matstat/mat-3202/
| Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=MAT-3202-1 |
Grades
Letters, A – F.
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