phy541 - Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering II (Complete module description)

phy541 - Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering II (Complete module description)

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Module label Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering II
Modulkürzel phy541
Credit points 6.0 KP
Workload 180 h
Institute directory Institute of Physics
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
  • Bachelor's Programme Engineering Physics (Bachelor) >
  • Bachelor's Programme Physics, Engineering and Medicine (Bachelor) >
Zuständige Personen
  • Doclo, Simon (module responsibility)
  • Doclo, Simon (Prüfungsberechtigt)
  • Hohmann, Volker (Prüfungsberechtigt)
  • Uppenkamp, Stefan (Prüfungsberechtigt)
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module
To obtain advanced knowledge in application of mathematical methods to solve problems in physics and engineering.
Module contents
  • Matrices and vector spaces (linear vector spaces, basis, norm, matrices, matrix operations, determinant, inverse matrix, eigenvalue decomposition)
  • Quadratic forms
  • Linear equations (Gauss elimination, least-squares solution)
  • Functions of multiple variables (stationary points, constrained optimisation using Lagrange multipliers)
  • Fourier series
Literaturempfehlungen
K. F. Riley, M. P. Hobson, S. J. Bence: Mathematical methods for physics and engineering. Third edition, 2006
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Language of instruction English
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester
Module frequency jährlich
Module capacity unlimited
Form of instruction Comment SWS Frequency Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture 2 28
Exercises 2 28
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt 56 h
Examination Prüfungszeiten Type of examination
Final exam of module
Max. 180 min written exam or 30 min oral exam.
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