MATH5021 - Theory of Partial Differential Equations I - 2024/25

Announcement

• Syllabus [Download file]
• Final exam will be held on November 28 at LSB 222 from 14:30 to 16:30
• Make-up lecture will be held on December 5 at LSB 222 (14:30 to 17:00)

General Information

Lecturer

• Chenyun Luo
  • Office: LSB 213
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Time and Venue

• Lecture: LSB 222, Th 2:30--5:15

Course Description

We will discuss the classical theory of hyperbolic PDEs. Topics include linear hyperbolic equations, Lorentzian geometry, semilinear and quasilinear wave equations, Euler equations modeling the motion of fluids (if time permits), and Einstein's equation for general relativity (if time permits).

This course is extremely challenging and requires a lot of time commitment. My previous experience suggests that less than 40% of registered students can complete this course without dropping out.

Assignments

• Homework 1
• Homework 2
• Homework 3
• Homework 4

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