Module MA4801-KP05

Elliptic Functions and Function Theory (EFFThKP05)


Duration

1 Semester

Turnus of offer

irregularly

Credit points

5

Course of studies, specific fields and terms:

  • Master CLS 2023, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor CLS 2023, optional subject, mathematics
  • Master CLS 2016, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor CLS 2016, optional subject, mathematics

Classes and lectures:

  • Elliptic Functions and Function Theory (exercise, 1 SWS)
  • Elliptic Functions and Function Theory (lecture, 2 SWS)

Workload:

  • 30 hours work on project
  • 45 hours in-classroom work
  • 60 hours private studies
  • 15 hours exam preparation

Contents of teaching:

  • Complex analysis
  • Periodic functions and lattices
  • Simple and double periods
  • Liouville Theorem, residue theorem
  • Weierstrass P-, Zeta- and Sigma-function
  • The field of elliptic functions
  • Elliptic integrals
  • Moduls of elliptic functions

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

  • Getting familiar with and developing skills in concepts and techiques in complex analysis
  • Extension of the background for different applications, e.a. signal processing, to develop problem solving strategies
  • Getting familiar with Mathematica in the considered topic
  • Developing competencies for self-sufficient problem solving
  • Gaining experience in project work in the field

Grading through:

  • exercises, project, oral or written exam

Responsible for this module:

Literature:

  • Andrews, G. E., Askey, R. and Roy, R. : Special Functions Cambridge University Press 1999
  • Armitage, J. V. and Eberlein, W. F. : Elliptic Functions Cambridge University Press 2006
  • Hurwitz, A. : Vorlesungen über Allgemeine Funktionentheorie und Elliptische Funktionen Springer 2000
  • Koecher, M und Krieg, A. : Elliptische Funktionen und Modulformen Springer 2007
  • Stramp, W., Ganzha, V. und Vorozhtsov, E. : Höhere Mathematik mit Mathematica Vieweg 1997
  • Werner, A. : Elliptische Kurven in der Kryptographie Springer 2002
  • Whittaker, E. T. and Watson, G. N. : A course of modern analysis Cambridge University Press 1902 (Reprinted 1999)

Language:

  • offered only in German

Notes:

Admission requirements for taking the module:
- None (The competencies of the modules listed under 'Requires' are needed for this module, but are not a formal prerequisite)

Admission requirements for participation in module examination(s):
- Successful completion of homework assignments as specified at the beginning of the semester

Module exam(s):
- MA4801-L1: Elliptic Functions and Function Theory, written exam (90 min) or oral exam (30 min), 100 % of module grade

Last Updated:

22.02.2022