Partial Differential Equations II in winter term 19/20
Contact
Name
Partial Differential Equations II in Winter Term 2019/20
Instructor:
Professor Maria G. Westdickenberg
Office:
Pontdriesch 14-16, Room 214
Instructor for the exercise session:
Dr. Richard Schubert, Room 215
Material:
A detailed syllabus, exercise sheets, and other materials will be shared via the Moodle - room.
Language:
English
Goal:
To become acquainted with further and in some cases advanced topics from Partial Differential Equations. To work with nonlinear problems and develop ability with some useful techniques. To discuss and develop an understanding of some current research topics in PDE. To include: existence and nonexistence of solutions, blow-up, shocks in Burgers equation, Hölder-regularity of solutions of the Poisson equation, mountain pass theorems, thin film or porous medium equation.
Exam:
There will be an oral exam. 50 percent of the possible points of the corrected homework problems is required for admission to the exam.
Office hours:
By appointment.