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Complex Analysis: Laplace and Fourier Transforms

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MATH-207(a): Analysis IV (for SV, MT)

Ce cours est une introduction à la théorie des séries de Fourier, transformées de Fourier (y compris pour les distributions tempérées), à la transformée de Laplace, et à leurs utilisations pour résoudre des équations différentielles ordinaires et aux dériv ...

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This lecture covers complex analysis, focusing on the Laplace transform and Fourier series. It begins with a review of trigonometric series and orthogonality relations, emphasizing the properties of sine and cosine functions. The instructor discusses the heat equation, providing insights into its solutions and uniqueness. The lecture also addresses the resolution of differential equations using Laplace transforms, illustrating how to derive explicit formulas for temperature distribution over time. The connection between Fourier series and partial differential equations is explored, highlighting the application of these mathematical tools in solving real-world problems. The lecture concludes with a discussion on the uniqueness of solutions to the heat equation and the continuity of the derived functions, reinforcing the importance of these concepts in mathematical analysis.

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Marco Picasso

Expertise Computational Science and Engineering Mission I am teaching analysis and numerical analysis for engineers and mathematicians at bachelor and master levels.My research pertains to the numerical simulation of complex physical systems with partial differential equations.Here is some bibliometry: Google Scholar, Research Gate, Orcid, here is my most recent CV. Ongoing research projects: - Numerical simulation of aluminium electrolysis, collaboration with RioTinto LRF lab, Ycoorsystems SA and Jacques

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Leonid Monin

Teaching & PhD Courses Algebra III - rings and fields MATH-215 This is an introductory course in ring and field theory. Analysis I (English) MATH-101(en) We study the fundamental concepts of analysis, calculus and the integral of real-valued functions of a real variable. Topology III - Homology MATH-323 Homology is one of the most important tools to study topological spaces and it plays an important role in many fields of mathematics. The aim of this course is

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Differential equation

In mathematics, a differential equation is an equation that relates one or more unknown functions and their derivatives. In applications, the functions generally represent physical quantities, the derivatives represent their rates of change, and the differential equation defines a relationship between the two. Such relations are common; therefore, differential equations play a prominent role in many disciplines including engineering, physics, economics, and biology.

Trigonometric functions

In mathematics, the trigonometric functions (also called circular functions, angle functions or goniometric functions) are real functions which relate an angle of a right-angled triangle to ratios of two side lengths. They are widely used in all sciences that are related to geometry, such as navigation, solid mechanics, celestial mechanics, geodesy, and many others. They are among the simplest periodic functions, and as such are also widely used for studying periodic phenomena through Fourier analysis.

Inverse trigonometric functions

In mathematics, the inverse trigonometric functions (occasionally also called arcus functions, antitrigonometric functions or cyclometric functions) are the inverse functions of the trigonometric functions (with suitably restricted domains). Specifically, they are the inverses of the sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant functions, and are used to obtain an angle from any of the angle's trigonometric ratios. Inverse trigonometric functions are widely used in engineering, navigation, physics, and geometry.

Ordinary differential equation

In mathematics, an ordinary differential equation (ODE) is a differential equation (DE) dependent on only a single independent variable. As with other DE, its unknown(s) consists of one (or more) function(s) and involves the derivatives of those functions. The term "ordinary" is used in contrast with partial differential equations which may be with respect to one independent variable. A linear differential equation is a differential equation that is defined by a linear polynomial in the unknown function and its derivatives, that is an equation of the form where a_0(x), .

Sine and cosine

In mathematics, sine and cosine are trigonometric functions of an angle. The sine and cosine of an acute angle are defined in the context of a right triangle: for the specified angle, its sine is the ratio of the length of the side that is opposite that angle to the length of the longest side of the triangle (the hypotenuse), and the cosine is the ratio of the length of the adjacent leg to that of the hypotenuse. For an angle , the sine and cosine functions are denoted simply as and .

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