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MATH 6341 - Linear and Nonlinear Waves

Credits: 3

The mathematical theory of linear and nonlinear waves. Applications from water waves, traffic flow, gas dynamics, and various other fields. Topics include nonlinear hyperbolic waves (characteristics, breaking waves, shock fitting, Burger’s equation) and linear dispersive waves (method of stationary phase, group velocity, wave patterns). Prerequisite: MATH 5334 .


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