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401-3160-23L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-MATH

q-Series, Difference Equations and Computer Algebra

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Giovanni Felder
Number of participants limited to 12.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:22:16

Abstract

We will study q-series and their relation with difference calculus, combinatorics, classical analysis and number theory. We will also develop software to deal with q-series and possibly generate new conjectures.

Resources

Literature

George E. Andrews, q-Series: Their Development and Application in Analysis, Number Theory, Combinatorics, Physics, and Computer Algebra, AMS 1985 Victor Kac, Pokman Cheung, Quantum Calculus, Springer 2002

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
12
Signup Start
02.01.2023
Signup End
17.02.2023
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar q-Series, Difference Equations and Computer Algebra
  • Wed 16:15-18:00 (HG D 3.2)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Mathematics Bachelor
    • Seminars (NOTICE: The number of seminar places is limited, and the special selection procedure should help to allocate the places not primarily according to the registration time. For some seminars everybody is waitlisted first when he/she tries to register for a seminar in myStudies. Moreover: at most 2 mathematics seminars can be chosen per semester.)
  • Mathematics Master
    • Seminars and Semester Papers
      • Seminars (NOTICE: The number of seminar places is limited, and the special selection procedure should help to allocate the places not primarily according to the registration time. For the seminars with pecial selection procedure everybody is waitlisted first when he/she tries to register for a seminar in myStudies. Moreover: At most 2 mathematics seminars can be chosen per semester. In case you need to attend 3 seminars in this semester, please take contact with the Study Administration (email: ).)