MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS III

Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: Pietro ZAMBONI

Expected Learning Outcomes

The aim of the course of Analisi Matematica III is the study of the theory of functions of a complex variable and the Integral Transforms. The student will also develop the ability to apply the concepts learned to the resolution of problems and non-trivial exercises.


In particular, the learning objectives of the course, according to the Dublin descriptors, are:

  1. Knowledge and understanding: The student will learn some  concepts of Complex
    Analysis and will develop both computing ability and the capacity of manipulating some common
    mathematical structures, as functions of a complex variable and the Integral Transforms.
  2. Applying knowledge and understanding: The student will be able to apply the acquired
    knowledge in the basic processes of mathematical modeling of classical problems arising from
    Engineering.
  3. Making judgements: The student will be stimulated to autonomously deepen his/her knowledge
    and to carry out exercises on the topics covered by the course. Constructive discussion between
    students and constant discussion with the teacher will be strongly recommended so that the
    student will be able to critically monitor his/her own learning process.
  4. Communication skills: The frequency of the lessons and the reading of the recommended books
    will help the student to be familiar with the rigor of the mathematical language. Through constant
    interaction with the teacher, the student will learn to communicate the acquired knowledge with
    rigor and clarity, both in oral and written form. At the end of the course the student will have
    learned that mathematical language is useful for communicating clearly in the scientific field.
  5. Learning skills: The student will be guided in the process of perfecting his/her study method. In
    particular, through suitable guided exercises, he/she will be able to independently tackle new
    topics, recognizing the necessary prerequisites to understand them.

Course Structure

The course consists of blackboard lessons on the theoretical parts and subsequent problem sessions. Occasionaly, electronic devices might be used.

Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the program planned and outlined in the Syllabus.

Required Prerequisites

Lebesgue Integral, Linear differential forms, Fourier series, Differential calculus for functions of several variables.

Attendance of Lessons

Attendance of lessons is strongly recommended

Detailed Course Content

Complex numbers and the complex plane.  Functions on the complex plane.  Continuous functions. Holomorphic functions.  Integration along curves. Goursat’s theorem.  Cauchy’s integral formulas. Morera’s theorem. Power series. Analyticity of power series. Laurent series. Singular points. Laurent expansions and the residue theorem. Residue calculus. Zeros and poles. The Fourier Transform. The Laplace Transform. The Zeta Transform. Distributions.  Limits of Distributions. The Fourier Transform of a Tempered Distribution.

Textbook Information

Di Fazio G., Frasca M. Metodi Matematici per l’Ingegneria,, Monduzzi Editoriale.

Course Planning

 SubjectsText References
1FUNZIONI DI VARIABILE COMPLESSACap. 3
2TRASFORMATA DI FOURIER DI FUNZIONI SOMMABILI.Cap. 5
3TRASFORMATA DI LAPLACECap. 6
4TRASFORMATA ZETA.Cap. 8
5TEORIA DELLE DISTRIBUZIONICap. 7

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

The exam consists of a written test and a subsequent oral test. The written test consists of four exercises. To be passed it is necessary to solve  two exercises correctly. The oral exam consists of three questions.

To ensure equal opportunities and in compliance with current laws, interested students may request a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measures based on educational objectives and specific needs. Students can also contact the CInAP (Centro per l’integrazione Attiva e Partecipata - Servizi per le Disabilità e/o i DSA) referring teacher within their department.

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

Singular points, analyticity of holomorphic functions, Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Distributions.

Computation of integrals by means of residual theorem, Laurent series, Differential equations, limits in the distributional sense.

Examples of exercises can be found on Studium.

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