20410084 - COMPLEMENTS OF ANALYTICAL MECHANICS - MOD A

To deepen the study of dynamical systems both with more advanced methods, in the context of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian theory and providing applications also in other fields
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Programme

Linear dynamic systems. Forced harmonic oscillation in the presence or absence of dissipation. Limit sets and limit cycles. Planar systems. Gradient systems. Stability theorems. Lotka-Volterra equations. Van der pol equation. Epidemiologic models (epidemic SIR, endemic SIR and endemic SEIR).

Core Documentation

G. Gentile, Introduzione ai sistemi dinamici. 1. Equazioni differenziali ordinarie, analisi qualitativa e alcune applicazioni
G. Gentile, Introduzione ai sistemi dinamici. 2. Meccanica lagrangiana e hamiltoniana

Type of delivery of the course

Lectures. [In the event of an extension of the health emergency from COVID-19, all provisions that regulate the methods of carrying out both teaching activities and student assessment will be implemented.]

Attendance

Attending the course is strongly recommended but not mandatory.

Type of evaluation

The exam consists of an oral interview in which the student will have to discuss the topics covered in class, with reference to the texts used and the notes distributed in class. [In the event of an extension of the health emergency from COVID-19, all provisions that regulate the methods of carrying out both teaching activities and student assessment will be implemented.]