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18.3541 Nonlinear Dynamics: Continuum Systems
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Graduate (Spring)
(Subject meets with 1.062[J], 12.207[J], 18.354[J])
Prereq: Physics II (GIR) and (18.03 or 18.032)
Units: 3-0-9
Lecture: MW2.30-4 (2-147)
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General mathematical principles of continuum systems. From microscopic to macroscopic descriptions in the form of linear or nonlinear (partial) differential equations. Exact solutions, dimensional analysis, calculus of variations and singular perturbation methods. Stability, waves and pattern formation in continuum systems. Subject matter illustrated using natural fluid and solid systems found, for example, in geophysics and biology. Students in Courses 1, 12, and 18 must register for undergraduate version, 18.354.
J. Dunkel
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