Course description Topics in Theoretical Physics

 

Topics in Theoretical Physics: Fluid Dynamics
Curriculum	Master of Science in Physics
Instructor(s)	Dr. V. Vitelli
ECTS	9
Level	500
Academic year	2010-2011
Language of instruction	English
Target group	MSc students
Synopsis	Fundamental Equations of fluid motion; Potential flows; Flow past a body; Viscosity; Instabilities; Turbulence; Shocks; Dispersive Waves; Modern applications to soft condensed matter and cosmology.
Prerequisites	Bachelor in Physics
Programme form	Interactive course based on a blend of lectures, independent studies and student presentation of assigned reading material.
Required literature	Reading material assigned by the lecturer as the course progresses. Recommended textbook : Physical fluid dynamics by D.J. Tritton, Oxford University Press, 1988.
Form of examination	The ECTS points are given after sufficiently active participation in the course and student presentations. There is no separate exam.
Period	Fall 2010, weeks 35-49.
Time table	http://www.physics.leidenuniv.nl/edu/master/schedule/RMSc_N.PDF
Notes	Compulsory for track Theoretical Physics. Each year different subject.
For more information	Instructor: Dr. V. Vitelli Website: http://ilorentz.org/quantumcomputers

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