Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Study Cycle: Master

SUBJECT

Code
Subject
MM275 Computational Mechanics
Section
Semester
Hours: C+S+L
Category
Type
Computational Mathematics - in Hungarian
1
2+2+0
compulsory
Teaching Staff in Charge
Assoc.Prof. SZENKOVITS Ferenc, Ph.D.,  fszenkomath.ubbcluj.ro
Aims
The aim of this course is to give a short introduction in modeling of dynamical systems with a finite number of degrees. Students absolving this course will be able to study dynamical problems using Lagrangian end Hamiltonian formalism. They will be able to study various phenomenon using numerical methods.
Content
I. Mathematical methods for differential equations
1. Models and differential equations
2. Models and mathematical problems
3. Stability and perturbation methods
II. Mathematical methods of classical mechanics
1. Dynamical systems and Newtonian dynamics
2. Lagrangian dynamics
3. Hamiltonian dynamics and Hamilton-Jacobi Theory
III. Chaotic dynamics, stability and bifurcations
1. Stability diagrams
2. Limit cycles
3. Hopf bifurcation
4. Chaotic motions
IV. Numerical methods for ordinary differential equations
1. Numerical methods for initial-value problems
2. Numerical methods for boundary-value problems
V. Applications
References
1. ARNOLD, V.I.: Metodele matematice ale mecanicii clasice, Editura Stiintifica si Enciclopedica, Bucuresti, 1980.
2. BELLAMO, N., PREZIOSI, L., ROMANO, A.: Mechanics and Dynamical Systems with Mathematica, Birkhauser, 2000.
3. BUTCHER, J. C.: The numerical analysis of ordinary differential equations. John Wiley Sons, 1987.
4. DRAGOS, L.: Principiile mecanicii analitice, Editura Tehnica, Bucuresti, 1976.
5. BÁLINT, ÉRDI: The dynamics of the Solar System, ELTE Eötvöos Kiadó, Budapest, 2001 (Hungarian).
6. NAKAMURA, S.: Numerical analysis and graphic visualization with Matlab, Prestice Hall PTR, New-Jersey, 1996.
7. PRESS, W. H., TEUKOLSKY, S. A., VETTERLING, W. T., FLANNERY, B. P.: Numerical Recipes in C, The Art of Scientific Computing, Second Edition, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, New York, Port-Chester, Melbourne, Sydney, 1992.
8. SZENKOVITS F., MAKO Z., CSILLIK I., BÁLINT, A.: Mechanikai rendszerek számítógépes modellezése, Ed. Sapientia, Cluj-Napoca, 2002.
Assessment
Project - 50% and a practical verification - 50%.
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