Description and theory of nonlinear wave phenomena in physical systems. In particular generic derivations of the Korteweg de Vries equation and the nonlinear Schrödinger equation. Coupled systems and non-local effects, multiple time-scale techniques, variational methods and parametric processes.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
25 March 2025
Ends
8 June 2025
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
50%
Required Knowledge
90 credits including Analytical Mechanics and Electrodynamics or equivalent. Proficiency in English and Swedish equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies. Requirements for Swedish only apply if the course is held in Swedish.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A5352
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The application period is closed.
