Course: Special functions

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Course title Special functions
Course code SLO/PGSSF
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 20
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Peřinová Vlasta, prof. RNDr. DrSc.
Course content
1. Elements of the theory of representations. 2. Transformation groups and their representation. 3. Invariant operators and theory of representations. 4. Representation of compact groups. 5. -11. Different kinds of special functions.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
  • Preparation for the Exam - 600 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The lecture is oriented to the use of the theory of group representations in the classification and exposition of special functions. The theory of group representations proved to be fruitful in the fundamental physics.
Knowledge. Define main notions, approaches, to be able to solve model problems.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the undergraduate mathematics and physics.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Basic knowledge of mathematics.
Recommended literature
  • Peřinová, V. (1995). Úvod do teorie speciálních funkcí (část A a B). UP Olomouc.
  • Vilenkin, N.Ya. (1965). Specialnyje funkcii i teorija predstavlenij grup. Nauka, Moskva.


Study plans that include the course
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