FM310 - Equations of Mathematical Physics
(objectives)
To acquire a good knowledge of the elementary theory of partial differential equations and of the basic methods of solution, with particular focus on the equations describing problems in mathematical physics.
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Code
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20410410 |
Language
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ITA |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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9
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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MAT/07
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Contact Hours
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48
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Exercise Hours
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24
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Teacher
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CORSI LIVIA
(syllabus)
Evolution equations of Mathematical Physics: transport, wave and heat equations. Introduction to quantum mechanics. Fourier transform
(reference books)
[B] P. Butta', Note del corso di Fisica Matematica [Cr] W. Craig, A course on Partial Differential Equations [L1] V. Lubicz, Apppunti di Meccanica Quantistica
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
Delivery mode
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Traditional
At a distance
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
Oral exam
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Teacher
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MARCELLI GIOVANNA
(syllabus)
Introduction to the study of partial derivative equations in mathematical physics. Wave equation: transport; wavefront; conservation laws; Duhamel's principle. Heat equation: heat core; maximum principle; entropy. Introduction to quantum mechanics: historical background, free Schroedinger equation, Stern-Garlach experiment, postulates of quantum mechanics, properties of Hilbert spaces, harmonic oscillator.
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
Attendance
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not mandatory
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