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Level: BSc, MSci, MSc
Title: The wave equation in 3+1 dimensions
Supervisor:

Dr Juan Valiente-Kroon
Research Area: Geometry and Analysis
Description:

In this project you will explore the general properties of solutions to the wave equation in 3+1 dimensions. In particular, you will see how to construct the general solution to the equation using Fourier transforms and will study the physical and mathematical properties of this solution. You will also compare the behaviour of this solution with the 2+1 case.
Further Reading:
  • L. C. Evans, Partial Differential Equations. Graduate Studies in Mathematics, Vol. 19,  American Mathematical Society, 1998.
[This book is available in the QMUL library.]
Key Modules:

MTH6151 Partial Differential Equations
Other Information:
Current Availability: Yes