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FYS-3019: Non-linear processes in space- and geo-science Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Contents
Mathematical models of complex systems in Nature are in general non-linear. Slightly imprecisely expressed this means that the whole is not simply the sum of the parts. Excitations on different space- and time-scales interact and often result in a turbulent spectrum of a more or less universal form. Another feature of non-linear systems could be self-organisation, for instance by coherent structures (like the red spot of Jupiter) emerging from a turbulent chaos or by emergence of a critical state characterised by fluctuations on a wide range of scales in space and time, i.e. the system exhibits long-range correlations.
The course treats a selection of phenomena and processes from space physics and the geo-sciences, which illustrate the application of non-linear quantitative methods. Subjects touched upon are; non-linear interaction among waves, turbulence in fluids and plasmas, scale-invariance and power-laws (fractals), self-organised criticality, numerical simulation of non-linear models, and statistical and spectral analysis of observational data.
| Form of teaching
Lectures: 40 hours
Practice classes: 40 hours
The practice will basically consist of computer projects which are initiated during the classes and are finished as homework. The homework reports will be handed in and used in the final evaluation.
| Compulsory teaching
Computerprosjekter | Assessment
Portfolio assessment of evaluation of the homework reports and a final oral examination.
Grading scale: A-F.
| Examination semester
Spring | Type of course
Theoretical and practical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Master level course. | Contact person/lecturer
Arvid Aanstad, tlf: +47 77 64 40 06, e-mail: stud-kons@phys.uit.no | Recommended previous qualifications
FYS-2009 Introduction to plasma physics, FYS-2013 Chaos, fractals and complexity | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Language of instruction
Norwegian, or English by request | Course overlap
FYS-8019 -1 10 sp | Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=FYS-3019-1 |
Teaching spring 2005
Første fremmøte tirsdag 11. jan 12.15 på Audtitoriet NOBS
Responsible teacher:Prof. Kristoffer Rypdal | | Forelesning | Teaching period:05.01.2005 to15.06.2005
Tirsdag 12:15 to15:00
Auditorium Nordlysobservatoriet
Duration:1 Semester | | Øvelser | Torsdag 09:15 to12:00
Rom, Gammelbygg 1.etg. Nordlysobservatoriet
Duration:1 Semester |
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