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401-0363-AAL 4 Credits MSC D-MATH , D-BAUG
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Analysis III

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Alessandra Iozzi
Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:02

Abstract

Introduction to partial differential equations. Differential equations which are important in applications are classified and solved. Elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic differential equations are treated. The following mathematical tools are introduced: Laplace transforms, Fourier series, separation of variables, methods of characteristics.

Objective

Mathematical treatment of problems in science and engineering. To understand the properties of the different types of partlial differentail equations.

Content

Laplace Transforms: - Laplace Transform, Inverse Laplace Transform, Linearity, s-Shifting - Transforms of Derivatives and Integrals, ODEs - Unit Step Function, t-Shifting - Short Impulses, Dirac's Delta Function, Partial Fractions - Convolution, Integral Equations - Differentiation and Integration of Transforms Fourier Series, Integrals and Transforms: - Fourier Series - Functions of Any Period p=2L - Even and Odd Functions, Half-Range Expansions - Forced Oscillations - Approximation by Trigonometric Polynomials - Fourier Integral - Fourier Cosine and Sine Transform Partial Differential Equations: - Basic Concepts - Modeling: Vibrating String, Wave Equation - Solution by separation of variables; use of Fourier series - D'Alembert Solution of Wave Equation, Characteristics - Heat Equation: Solution by Fourier Series - Heat Equation: Solutions by Fourier Integrals and Transforms - Modeling Membrane: Two Dimensional Wave Equation - Laplacian in Polar Coordinates: Circular Membrane, Fourier-Bessel Series - Solution of PDEs by Laplace Transform

Resources

Literature

E. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley & Sons, 10. Auflage, 2011 C. R. Wylie & L. Barrett, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, McGraw-Hill, 6th ed. Stanley J. Farlow, Partial Differential Equations for Scientists and Engineers, (Dover Books on Mathematics). G. Felder, Partielle Differenzialgleichungen für Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieure, hypertextuelle Notizen zur Vorlesung Analysis III im WS 2002/2003. Y. Pinchover, J. Rubinstein, An Introduction to Partial Differential Equations, Cambridge University Press, 2005 For reference/complement of the Analysis I/II courses: Christian Blatter: Ingenieur-Analysis (Download PDF)

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
20 pages (=10 sheets) DIN A4 handwritten or typed personal summary. English dictionary. No further aids (in particular, no pocket calculator).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study Analysis III
Self-study course. No presence required.
No time listed 120 h semesterly

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