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Dover,DE19901
3 cr.
Text:
J. A. Murdock:
recommended:
E. J. Hinch:
B. K. Shivamoggi:
A. H. Nayfeh:
Perturbation Methods
Perturbation Methods for Differential Equations
Introduction to Perturbation Techniques
The aim of the course is to lay an introduction to the perturbation theory to solve ordinary
differential equations, partial differential equations as well as integral equations. Topics that will be
covered in this course are Regular perturbations; Error Estimates; Periodic solutions and Lindstedt
Series, Harmonic Resonance, Duffings equation, Multiple Scales, Strubles Method, Averaging, KrylovBogoliubov Method of Averaging, Krylov-Bogoliubov-Mitropoloski generalized method of Averaging;
Forced Duffing and Van der Pols equations, WentzelKramerBrillouinJeffreys (WKBJ) Approximation,
Fredholms Alternative, Lattas method of composite expansion; Matched Asymptotic Expansion. The
emphasis in this course is on the adaptation of these mathematical methods and techniques to their swift
and effective application in solving advanced problems in applied mathematics and theoretical physics.
Prerequisite: Partial Differential Equations (60-853) or equivalent. A successful student is
expected to gain a working knowledge of the covered material, so as to be able to (1) follow the
applications in the literature, (2) solve typical problems in the field, and (3) discuss adequately the termpaper subject.
Topical schedule:
Series Solution
Application: Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations
Lindstedt Series
Application: Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations
Multiple Scales
Application: Partial Differential Equations, nonlinear evolution equations, integral
equations
Struble Method
Application: nonlinear wave equations
WKBJ Approximations
Application: perturbation of nonlinear partial differential equations
Averaging
Application: Solving ordinary differential equations
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1. Course Title/Number:
2. Number of Credits:
4. Curriculum/Course is:
[X]
New
Required Course
[X]
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Elective Course
5. List Prerequisites:
60-853 (Partial Differential Equations) or equivalent
6. List Courses Being Replaced or Changed:
Thisisanew course.
7. List Courses Being Deleted:
No courses are being deleted.
8. Needs Statement:
This course material is going to serve as a problem solving tool for problems in ordinary and partial
differential equations as well as integral equations and to a certain extent in functional equations. The
course frame work is structured around the following topics:
Regular perturbations; Error Estimates; Periodic solutions and Lindstedt Series, Harmonic Resonance,
Duffings equation, Multiple Scales, Strubles Method, Averaging,
Krylov-Bogoliubov Method of
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15 %
30 %
Term-paper
15 %
Final Examination
40 %
Sample homework assignments, in-term and final examination question-sheets, work sheets,
course notes, review sheets and term papers will be accessible on-line.
Course Structure: Three (3) 50-minute lectures per week.
References
1. J. A. Murdock: Perturbations: Theory and Methods
(SIAM Publishers, 1999; ISBN-10: 89871-443-5)
2. E. J. Hinch: Perturbation Methods
(Cambridge University Press, 1992; ISBN = 0-521-37897-4)
3. B. K. Shivamoggi: Perturbation Methods for Differential Equations
(Birkhauser, 2003; ISBN = 0-8176-4189-0)
4. A. H. Nayfeh: Introduction to Perturbation Techniques
(John Wiley and Sons, 1993; ISBN = 0-471-31013-1)
Submitted to Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
by: Anjan Biswas, on 25th of November, 2007