Module MA4804-KP05

Special Functions (SpFunkKP05)


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
  • Minor in Teaching Mathematics, Master of Education 2023, optional subject, mathematics
  • Minor in Teaching Mathematics, Master of Education 2017, optional subject, mathematics
  • Master CLS 2016, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor CLS 2016, optional subject, mathematics

Classes and lectures:

  • Special Functions (lecture, 2 SWS)
  • Special Functions (exercise, 1 SWS)

Workload:

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

Contents of teaching:

  • Algebraic operations with complex numbers
  • Exponential function, angle functions, hyperbolic angle functions, derived functions
  • Gamma and beta functions
  • Hypergeometric function
  • Bessel function, Legendre function, Laguerre function, Tscheybyscheff function, Hermite function, Jacobi hypergeometric function
  • Elliptic functions, theta functions
  • Number theoretic functions
  • Riemann zeta function
  • Used mathematical theories and concepts:
  • Complex function theory
  • Infinite products
  • Differential equations (ordinary, partial)
  • Functional equations
  • Integral representation
  • Taylor series expansions for eigenvalues and eigenfunctions (using space and time, defined on geometric objects)
  • Producing functions (a Taylor series in two variables is considered as a series in one variable and the coefficients are special functions in the other variable)
  • Addition theorems
  • Fourier transformations
  • Transformation groups, matrix groups

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

  • Theoretical knowlege of the mentioned topics
  • Historical and latest questions
  • Solve questions in this field
  • Recognize interdisciplinary aspects

Grading through:

  • exercises, project, oral or written exam

Responsible for this module:

Literature:

  • Andrews G.E., Askey R., Roy R. : Special Functions.Encyclopedia of Mathematics and its Application 71 Cambridge University Press 2006
  • Courant, R., Hilbert, D. : Methoden der mathematischen Physik Springer 1993
  • Erdélyi, A. , Magnus, W., Oberhettinger, F., Tricomi, F. : Higher Transcendental Functions McGraw-Hill, New York, 1953
  • Fichtenholz, G.M. : Differential- und Integralrechnung, Band 1-3 H. Deutsch 1997
  • Hurwitz, A., Courant, R. : Vorlesungen über Allgemeine Funktionentheorie und Elliptische Funktionen Springer 2000
  • Stegun, I. A., Abramowitz, M. : Handbook of Mathematical Functions Dover Press
  • Strampp, W., Ganzha, V., Vorozhtsov, E. : Höhere Mathematik mit Mathematica, Bd.4, Funktionentheorie, Fouriertransformationen und Laplacetransformationen: Funktionentheorie, Fourier- und Laplacetransformation Vieweg 1997
  • Wawrzynczyk, A. : Group Representations and Special Functions Reidel Publishing Company 1983
  • Whittaker, E. T., Watson, G. N. : A Cource of Modern Analysis Cambridge University Press 1902 ... 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):
- MA4804-L1: Special Functions, written exam (90 min) or oral exam (30 min), 100 % of module grade

Last Updated:

22.02.2022