The theory of linear and nonlinear partial differential equations, beginning with linear theory involving use of Fourier transform and Sobolev spaces. Topics: Schauder and L2 estimates for elliptic and parabolic equations; De Giorgi-Nash-Moser theory for elliptic equations; nonlinear equations such as the minimal surface equation, geometric flow problems, and nonlinear hyperbolic equations. NOTE: Undergraduates and Masters students who wish to enroll must fill out a Request for Review form: https://forms.gle/v5RojToYzmYxGvKc7 ; Your request will be reviewed by faculty and you will be notified if you are granted permission to enroll.
3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit
The theory of linear and nonlinear partial differential equations, beginning with linear theory involving use of Fourier transform and Sobolev spaces. Topics: Schauder and L2 estimates for elliptic and parabolic equations; De Giorgi-Nash-Moser theory for elliptic equations; nonlinear equations such as the minimal surface equation, geometric flow problems, and nonlinear hyperbolic equations. NOTE: Undergraduates and Masters students who wish to enroll must fill out a Request for Review form: https://forms.gle/v5RojToYzmYxGvKc7 ; Your request will be reviewed by faculty and you will be notified if you are granted permission to enroll.
Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.