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PDE-constrained Optimization
(dt. Optimierung bei partiellen Differentialgleichungen)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, depends on importing study program
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (3 SWS), recitation class (1 SWS),
180 hours (60 h attendance, 120 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises.
Examination type: Written or oral examination
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Mathematics.
Origin M.Sc. Mathematics
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
Im Wechsel mit anderen specialization moduleen zur Optimierung
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Thomas Surowiec

Contents

I. Optimization in Hilbert spaces and unilateral boundary value problems (existence of minimizers, variational inequalities, function spaces and elliptic differential operators, numerical solution methods)

II. Optimization of elliptic partial differential equations (existence theory, optimality conditions, derivation of the adjoint state equation and the role of the adjoint state, state constraints, applications and numerical solution methods)

III. Optimization of elliptic partial differential equations under uncertainties (Bochner spaces, risk neutral, risk averse and robust problem formulations, existence and optimality theory, numerical solution methods)


Qualification Goals

The students shall

  • learn the theory and numerical methods of optimization in the context of partial differential equations,
  • acquire the competence to explain and apply them,
  • practice mathematical working methods (development of mathematical intuition and its formal justification, training of the ability to abstract, proof techniques),
  • improve their oral communication skills in the exercises by practicing free speech in front of an audience and during discussion.

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: either Linear Algebra I and Linear Algebra II and Analysis I and Analysis II or Basic Linear Algebra and Basic Real Analysis and Basics of Advanced Mathematics, Measure and Integration Theory. In addition, knowledge of functional analysis is an advantage.


Applicability

The module can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • M.Sc. Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Business Mathematics

When studying M.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Specialization Modules in Mathematics.

The module can also be used in other study programs (export module).

The module is assigned to Applied Mathematics. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


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