Examination arrangement

Course content

The course is concerned with central concepts in classical transport theory and their applications. The following topics are treated: stochastic variables, Markov processes, correlation functions, Wiener-Khinchin theorem, fluctuation-dissipation theorem, Chapman-Kolomogorov-Smoluchowski equations, master equation, Langevin equation and various so-called microscopic equations for describing particle transport. Particular emphasis will be placed on the physical contents and applications of transport theory.

Learning outcome

The course provides a general introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles of classical transport theory, together with some modern applications.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and exercises. When lectures and lecture material are in English, the exam may be given in English only.

Further on evaluation

The final grade is based on portfolio assessment. The portfolio includes written exam and report. The evaluation of the different parts is given in %-points, while the entire portfolio is given a letter grade. For a re-take of an examination, all assessments in the portfolio must be re-taken. The re-sit examination (in August) may be changed from written to oral.

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic skills in physics, mathematics and statistics.

Course materials

Reading material will be distributed at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions