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ENGS 23 - Distributed Systems and Fields

Description

A study of the fundamental properties of distributed systems and their description in terms of scalar and vector fields. After a summary of vector-field theory, the formulation of conservation laws, source laws, and constitutive equations is discussed. Energy and force relations are developed and the nature of potential fields, wave fields, and diffusion fields is examined. A survey of elementary transport processes is given. Particular attention is given to the relation between the description of systems in terms of discrete and distributed parameters. Applications are chosen primarily from fluid mechanics, electromagnetic theory, and heat transfer. Includes a set of laboratories.
Includes Lab

Prerequisites

ENGS 22, or equivalent

Distribution Code

TAS

Offered

Term
Time
Location / Method
Instructor(s)
Term: W 2024
Time: 11
Location:

Cummings 200

Instructors:

Ulf L. Österberg


Term: S 2024
Time: 9L
Location:

MacLean B01

Instructors:

Mattias W. Fitzpatrick


Term: F 2024
Time: 2
Location:

MacLean B01

Instructors:

Mattias W. Fitzpatrick


Term: W 2025
Time: 11
Location:

Cummings 200

Instructors:

Eric Krivitzky


Term: S 2025
Time: 9L
Location:

MacLean B01

Instructors:

Mattias W. Fitzpatrick

Anthony Rizzo


Term: F 2025
Time: 2
Location:

MacLean B01

Instructors:

Anthony Rizzo


Term: W 2026
Time: 11
Location: –
Instructors:

Anthony Rizzo


Term: S 2026
Time: 12
Location: –
Instructors:

Mattias W. Fitzpatrick