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13358-01 - Lecture: Numerical Methods for Wave Propagation (8 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Further events belonging to these CP |
13358-01 (Lecture) 13358-02 (Practical course) |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Marcus J. Grote (marcus.grote@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Numerical methods for the simulation of acoustic, electromagnetic and elastic wave phenomena. Finite difference and finite element methods for the numerical solution of the time-dependent wave equation and the time-harmonic Helmholtz equation. Numerical methods for wave propagation in unbounded domains: Dirichlet-to-Neumann map, nonreflecting boundary conditions, perfectly matched layers. |
| Learning objectives | Proficiency in modern numerical methods for the simulation of wave phenomena. |
| Bibliography | D. Braess: Finite Elemente S.C. Brenner and L.R. Scott: The Mathematical Theory of Finite Element Methods K. Eriksson, D. Estep, P. Hansbo and C. Johnson: Computational Differential Equations B. Gustafsson, H-O. Kreiss, J. Oliger: Time Dependent Problems and Difference Methods F. Ihlenburg: Finite Element Analysis of Acoustic Scattering G. Strang and G.J. Fix: An Analysis of the Finite Element Method |
| Admission requirements | Standard courses in mathematical analysis and linear algebra, such as Analysis I & II, Lineare Algebra, reelle Analysis, Funktionalanalysis or equivalent. Some existing (possibly applied, from physics etc) knowledge of PDE's is assumed. Standard courses in numerical analysis, such as Einf. in die Numerik, Numerik der Diff.-Gl. Working knowledge in one programming language such as Matlab or Python. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 16.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Wednesday 18.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Monday 23.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Wednesday 25.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Monday 02.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Wednesday 04.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Monday 09.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Wednesday 11.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Monday 16.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Wednesday 18.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Monday 23.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Wednesday 25.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Monday 30.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Wednesday 01.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Monday 06.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Ostern |
| Wednesday 08.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Monday 13.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Wednesday 15.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Monday 20.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Wednesday 22.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Monday 27.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Wednesday 29.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Monday 04.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Wednesday 06.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Monday 11.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Wednesday 13.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Monday 18.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Wednesday 20.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Monday 25.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Pfingstmontag |
| Modules |
Module Specialisation: Numerics (Master's Studies: Mathematics) Module: Mathematical Foundations (Master's Studies: Data Science) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| 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 | Fachbereich Mathematik |