Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

Convection instability, reaction-diffusion equations, description of spatio-temporal pattern formation, method of reduced equations, Swift-Hohenberg equation, dynamics of liquid films.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing the module, students are familiar with advanced aspects of pattern formation within theoretical and phenomenological aspects. Intuition, classification and integration of physical insight was provided along the subject of the module.In addition, social competences as teamwork and persistence, but also individual competences as accuracy, curiosity, and working on one's own initiative have been supported.

Assessment

Prerequisite: • Successful completion of exercise assignments (75% must be reached)Final module examination: • Oral examination, 30-45 min.

Remarks

• Study programme Physics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Physical Specialization with Theoretical Focus“, topic area „Theory, Simulation and further topics“ • Study programme Applied Mathematics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Applications“, field „Physics“ Self organised studies: • re-work of the lecture • treatment of homework • literature work