2022 Advanced topics in Analysis D

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Academic unit or major
Graduate major in Mathematics
Instructor(s)
Sakamoto Shota 
Class Format
Lecture    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Fri3-4(H115)  
Group
-
Course number
MTH.C404
Credits
1
Academic year
2022
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2022/4/20
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
English
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Course description and aims

The main subject of this course is the non-cutoff Boltzmann equation. In particular, the smoothing effect of the equation will be discussed in detail. Hydrodynamical limits will be explained if time permits.
This course is following Advanced topics in Analysis C.

Student learning outcomes

Understanding of the smoothing effect of the non-cutoff Boltzmann equation

Keywords

Smoothing effect, hydrodynamical limit

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

This is a standard lecture course. Occasionally some problems for reports are given.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Different aspects of the non-cutoff and cutoff Boltzmann equations Details will be provided during each class session.
Class 2 Cancellation lemma and a coercivity estimate Details will be provided during each class session.
Class 3 Smoothing effect 1: The main result of AMUXY (2011, ARMA) Details will be provided during each class session.
Class 4 Smoothing effect 2: Upper estimates of the collision operator Details will be provided during each class session.
Class 5 Smoothing effect 3: Lower estimates of the collision operator Details will be provided during each class session.
Class 6 Hydrodynamical limit 1: The Hilbert expansion Details will be provided during each class session.
Class 7 Hydrodynamical limit 2: Knudsen number, Mach number and various fluid equations Details will be provided during each class session.

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

Not required

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Given during the lectures.

Assessment criteria and methods

Report (100%)

Related courses

  • MTH.C403 : Advanced topics in Analysis C

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

Understanding of topics in Advanced topics in Analysis C is required.

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