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Numerical Methods for Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations (University of Zurich)
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Abstract
This course treats numerical methods for hyperbolic initial-boundary value problems, ranging from wave equations to the equations of gas dynamics. The principal methods discussed in the course are finite volume methods, including TVD, ENO and WENO schemes. Exercises involve implementation of numerical methods in MATLAB.
Objective
The goal of this course is familiarity with the fundamental ideas and mathematical consideration underlying modern numerical methods for conservation laws and wave equations.
Content
* Introduction to hyperbolic problems: Conservation, flux modeling, examples and significance in physics and engineering. * Linear Advection equations in one dimension: Characteristics, energy estimates, upwind schemes. * Scalar conservation laws: shocks, rarefactions, solutions of the Riemann problem, weak and entropy solutions, some existence and uniqueness results, finite volume schemes of the Godunov, Engquist-Osher and Lax-Friedrichs type. Convergence for monotone methods and E-schemes. * Second-order schemes: Lax-Wendroff, TVD schemes, limiters, strong stability preserving Runge-Kutta methods. * Linear systems: explicit solutions, energy estimates, first- and high-order finite volume schemes. * Non-linear Systems: Hugoniot Locus and integral curves, explicit Riemann solutions of shallow-water and Euler equations. Review of available theory.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture slides will be made available to participants. However, additional material might be covered in the course.
Literature
H. Holden and N. H. Risebro, Front Tracking for Hyperbolic Conservation Laws, Springer 2011. Available online. R. J. LeVeque, Finite Volume methods for hyperbolic problems, Cambridge university Press, 2002. Available online. E. Godlewski and P. A. Raviart, Hyperbolic systems of conservation laws, Ellipses, Paris, 1991.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Course Webpage
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Numerical Methods for Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations (University of Zurich)
**together with University of Zurich**
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No time listed | 4 h weekly |
| exercise |
Numerical Methods for Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations (University of Zurich)
**together with University of Zurich**
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No time listed | 1 h weekly |
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Core Courses (For the Master's degree in Applied Mathematics the following additional condition (not manifest in myStudies) must be obeyed: At least 15 of the required 28 credits from core courses and electives must be acquired in areas of applied mathematics and further application-oriented fields.)
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