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19300-01 - Lecture with practical courses: Random processes: Theory and applications from physics to finance (4 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2014 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Jörg Lehmann (joerg.lehmann@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Basics of probability theory; Random processes: General concepts; Markov processes: Master equation, Fokker-Planck equation, stochastic differential equations; Mathematical finance |
| Learning objectives | Basics of the theory of stochastic processes and an overview of selected applications |
| Bibliography | - N. G. van Kampen, Stochastic Processes in Physics and Chemistry, 3rd ed. (North Holland, Amsterdan, 1992). - C. W. Gardiner, Handbook of Stochastic Methods for Physics, Chemistry and the Natural Sciences, 2nd ed. (Springer, Berlin, 2007). - P. Wilmott, S. Howison and J. Dewynne: The Mathematics of Financial Derivatives, A Student Introduction (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1995). |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Module Specialisation: Physics (Master Nanosciences) Module Specialisation: Physics (Master Physics) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: teaching staff |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Physik |