Course: Equations of Mathematical Physics

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Course title Equations of Mathematical Physics
Course code OPT/RMFY
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Fiurášek Jaromír, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1) Derivation of selected equations of mathematical physics 2) Partial differential equations of first order 3) Classification of second-order linear partial differential equations, transformation to canonical form 4) Types of problems according to the initial and boundary conditions 5) Solution of wave equation, d'Alembert formula, Poisson formula, Kirchhoff formula 6) Principle of superposition and its application to construction of solution of PDEs 7) Cauchy problem for heat transport equation, integral transform method 8) Green function method 9) Harmonic functions, the maximum principle 10) Method of potentials, volume potential, surface potentials 11) Numerical solutions of PDEs 12) Finite elements method

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Homework for Teaching - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 48 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 52 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Introductory course on equations of mathematical physics. Students shall become familiar with the classification and properties of linear partial differential equations of second order and with the methods how to solve them.
Subject focused on the acquisition of knowledge. Knowledge of basic types of linear partial differential equations of second order and methods to solve them, ability to define the main ideas and conceptions of the subject, describe the main approaches to solving the equations. Ability to apply the theoretical knowledge when solving specific problems.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of integral and differential calculus and Fourier transform.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Attendance of exercises is obligatory, attendance of lectures is voluntary but recommended. Course credit prior to examination is awarded for attendance at the exercises and for solving sets of homework probelems. Oral exam covers the tought topics as specified in the Content.
Recommended literature
  • Dont, M. (2008). Úvod do parciálních diferenciálních rovnic. Praha.
  • Franců, J. (2003). Parciální diferenciální rovnice. Brno.


Study plans that include the course
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Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Mathematics (2020) Category: Mathematics courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): General Physics and Mathematical Physics (2019) Category: Physics courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Applied Mathematics - Specialization in Data Science (2020) Category: Mathematics courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Applied Mathematics - Specialization in Industrial Mathematics (2020) Category: Mathematics courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter