VECTORIAL ANALYSIS

Course objectives

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: Aim of the course is to provide basic notions and skills of differential and integral calculus for functions of several variables that are necessary for the understanding of the main scientific disciplines, with a special attention to the physical sciences. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: A - Knowledge and understanding OF 1) To know the principles of differential and integral calculus for functions of several variables OF 2) To know the theory of vector fields and linear differential forms OF 3) To understand basic theory of ordinary differential equations B - Application skills OF 4) To be able to deal with problems involving scalar functions of several variables (e.g.: optimization, area and volume calculations), vector fields (e.g. work and flux calculations) and differential equations (e.g. resolution and qualitative study). C - Autonomy of judgment OF 5) To have essential tools for successive approach to functional analysis, functions of one complex variable, measure theory, quantum mechanics. OF 6) To be able to autonomously solve new problems, applying mathematical tools to phenomena or processes to be encountered in University studies or subsequent working activities. D - Communication skills OF 7) To know how to communicate using properly mathematical language E - Ability to learn OF 8) To be able to deepen autonomously some arguments introduced during the course

Channel 1
EUGENIO MONTEFUSCO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Elements of topology in Rn.. Continuous functions. Directional derivatives, differentiability, plane tangent, derivation formula of composite functions. Theorem of the total differential, second derivatives and Schwarz's theorem. Taylor formula in several variables. Necessary and sufficient conditions for critical points to be local maxima or minima. Implicit function theorem. Lagrange multipliers. Curves, parameterizations and support of a curve. Regular curves. Velocity vector and tangent vector. Length of a curve. Integrals of a scalar function on curves. Work of a vector field. Rotor of a vector field. Irrotational and conservative vector fields . Linear differential forms and primitive functions. Simply connected open sets. Relationship between exact and closed differential forms. Closed differential forms in set with a hole. Improper integrals; comparison test for nonnegative integrands; absolute or conditional convergence. Comparison between improper integrals and series. Continuity and differentiability of integrals depending on a parameter. Lebesgue measure and Lebesgue integral in R^N. Improper integrals. Double and triple integrals and reduction formulas. Change of variables. Guldino's formula for the volume of a solid of rotation. Convergence of sequences of functions. Series of functions and power series. Smooth surfaces. Tangent plane, unit normal vector. Surface edge and orientation of the edge. Surface area. Guldino's formula for the area of a surface of rotation. Surface integrals. Flow of a vector field through a surface. Gauss-Green formula. Divergence theorem and Stokes theorem in the plane and in the space. Reminders of linear differential equations with constant coefficients. Equations with separable variables, Bernoulli equations, Euler equations, autonomous equation. Cauchy problem: existence and uniqueness in small. Maximal solution. Qualitative study of differential equations.
Prerequisites
The course requires familiarity with the main topics discussed in the lectures of "Analisi I" and "Geometria". No preparatory course is mandatory.
Books
C. Canuto, A. Tabacco, Analisi Matematica II, Springer 2014. F. Lanzara, E. Montefusco, Esercizi svolti di Analisi Vettoriale e complementi di teoria, Kindle Direct Publishing 2023. J.J. Callahan, Advanced Calculus A Geometric View, Springer 2010. S.J. Colley, Vector Calculus, Pearson 2012.
Frequency
Participation to lectures is strongly recommended, but not mandatory.
Exam mode
The exam consists of a written test (with problems similar to those seen in class) and an oral exam (about the topics and results seen in class). The written test will last about two hours and it can be alternatively passed by taking both midterm two-hour tests. Passing mark is 18/30. The student must prove to have acquired a basic knowledge of the main topics of the course and must be able to solve the simplest exercises assigned. In order to get the top mark 30/30 cum laude, the student must prove to have acquired a very good knowledge of the topics treated during the course, to be able to organize them in a coherent way and to be able to solve the assigned exercises.
Bibliography
E. Giusti, Analisi Matematica 2, Bollati Boringhieri 1989. J.J. Callahan, Advanced Calculus A Geometric View, Springer 2010. M. Giaquinta, G. Modica, Mathematical Analysis Foundations and Advanced Techniques for Functions of Several Variables, Springer 2012.
Lesson mode
Theoretical lessons (40 hours) and classroom tutorials (48 hours). Weekly home work assignments.
EUGENIO MONTEFUSCO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Elements of topology in Rn.. Continuous functions. Directional derivatives, differentiability, plane tangent, derivation formula of composite functions. Theorem of the total differential, second derivatives and Schwarz's theorem. Taylor formula in several variables. Necessary and sufficient conditions for critical points to be local maxima or minima. Implicit function theorem. Lagrange multipliers. Curves, parameterizations and support of a curve. Regular curves. Velocity vector and tangent vector. Length of a curve. Integrals of a scalar function on curves. Work of a vector field. Rotor of a vector field. Irrotational and conservative vector fields . Linear differential forms and primitive functions. Simply connected open sets. Relationship between exact and closed differential forms. Closed differential forms in set with a hole. Improper integrals; comparison test for nonnegative integrands; absolute or conditional convergence. Comparison between improper integrals and series. Continuity and differentiability of integrals depending on a parameter. Lebesgue measure and Lebesgue integral in R^N. Improper integrals. Double and triple integrals and reduction formulas. Change of variables. Guldino's formula for the volume of a solid of rotation. Convergence of sequences of functions. Series of functions and power series. Smooth surfaces. Tangent plane, unit normal vector. Surface edge and orientation of the edge. Surface area. Guldino's formula for the area of a surface of rotation. Surface integrals. Flow of a vector field through a surface. Gauss-Green formula. Divergence theorem and Stokes theorem in the plane and in the space. Reminders of linear differential equations with constant coefficients. Equations with separable variables, Bernoulli equations, Euler equations, autonomous equation. Cauchy problem: existence and uniqueness in small. Maximal solution. Qualitative study of differential equations.
Prerequisites
The course requires familiarity with the main topics discussed in the lectures of "Analisi I" and "Geometria". No preparatory course is mandatory.
Books
C. Canuto, A. Tabacco, Analisi Matematica II, Springer 2014. F. Lanzara, E. Montefusco, Esercizi svolti di Analisi Vettoriale e complementi di teoria, Kindle Direct Publishing 2023. J.J. Callahan, Advanced Calculus A Geometric View, Springer 2010. S.J. Colley, Vector Calculus, Pearson 2012.
Frequency
Participation to lectures is strongly recommended, but not mandatory.
Exam mode
The exam consists of a written test (with problems similar to those seen in class) and an oral exam (about the topics and results seen in class). The written test will last about two hours and it can be alternatively passed by taking both midterm two-hour tests. Passing mark is 18/30. The student must prove to have acquired a basic knowledge of the main topics of the course and must be able to solve the simplest exercises assigned. In order to get the top mark 30/30 cum laude, the student must prove to have acquired a very good knowledge of the topics treated during the course, to be able to organize them in a coherent way and to be able to solve the assigned exercises.
Bibliography
E. Giusti, Analisi Matematica 2, Bollati Boringhieri 1989. J.J. Callahan, Advanced Calculus A Geometric View, Springer 2010. M. Giaquinta, G. Modica, Mathematical Analysis Foundations and Advanced Techniques for Functions of Several Variables, Springer 2012.
Lesson mode
Theoretical lessons (40 hours) and classroom tutorials (48 hours). Weekly home work assignments.
Channel 2
FRANCESCA DE MARCHIS Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Elements of topology in R^N. Continuous functions. Directional derivatives, differentiability, plane tangent, derivation formula of composite functions. Theorem of the total differential, second derivatives and Schwarz's theorem. Taylor formula in several variables. Necessary and sufficient conditions for critical points to be local maxima or minima. Implicit function theorem. Lagrange multipliers. Curves, parameterizations and support of a curve. Regular curves. Velocity vector and tangent vector. Length of a curve. Integrals of a scalar function on curves. Work of a vector field. Rotor of a vector field. Irrotational and conservative vector fields . Linear differential forms and primitive functions. Simply connected open sets. Relationship between exact and closed differential forms. Closed differential forms in set with a hole. Uniformly convergent sequences and continuity of the limit function. Series of functions: pointwise, uniform, absolute, total convergence. Power series: radius of convergence, series of derivatives. Taylor series. Improper integrals; comparison test for nonnegative integrands; absolute or conditional convergence. Comparison between improper integrals and series. Continuity and differentiability of integrals depending on a parameter. Lebesgue measure and Lebesgue integral in R^N. Improper Riemann integrals and summable Lebesgue functions. Double and triple integrals and reduction formulas. Change of variables. Guldino's formula for the volume of a solid of rotation. Smooth surfaces. Tangent plane, unit normal vector. Surface edge and orientation of the edge. Surface area. Guldino's formula for the area of a surface of rotation. Surface integrals. Flow of a vector field through a surface. Gauss-Green formula. Divergence theorem and Stokes theorem in the plane and in the space. Reminders of linear differential equations with constant coefficients. Equations with separable variables, Bernoulli equations, Euler equations, autonomous equation. Cauchy problem: existence and uniqueness in small. Maximal solution. Qualitative study of differential equations.
Prerequisites
The course requires familiarity with the topics of the Analysis course, in particular with real functions of a real variable. No preparatory course is mandatory.
Books
N. Fusco - P. Marcellini - C. Sbordone, Analisi Matematica due, Liguori Editore. or equivalently N. Fusco - P. Marcellini - C. Sbordone, Lezioni di Analisi matematica due, Zanichelli.
Teaching mode
Theoretical lessons (48 hours) and classroom tutorials (36 hours). Weekly home work assignments. Participation to lectures is recommended, but not mandatory.
Frequency
Participation to lectures is recommended, but not mandatory.
Exam mode
The exam consists of a written test (with problems similar to those seen in class) and an oral exam (about the topics and results seen in class). The written test will last about two hours and a half and it can be alternatively passed by taking both midterm two-hour tests, the first one to be held in the middle of the course and the second one right after the end of the course. Passing mark is 18/30. The student must prove to have acquired a basic knowledge of the main topics of the course and must be able to solve the simplest exercises assigned. In order to get the top mark 30/30 cum laude, the student must prove to have acquired an excellent knowledge of all the topics treated during the course, to be able to organize them in a coherent way and to be able to solve all the assigned exercises.
Lesson mode
Theoretical lessons (48 hours) and classroom tutorials (36 hours). Weekly home work assignments. Participation to lectures is recommended, but not mandatory.
FRANCESCA DE MARCHIS Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Elements of topology in R^N. Continuous functions. Directional derivatives, differentiability, plane tangent, derivation formula of composite functions. Theorem of the total differential, second derivatives and Schwarz's theorem. Taylor formula in several variables. Necessary and sufficient conditions for critical points to be local maxima or minima. Implicit function theorem. Lagrange multipliers. Curves, parameterizations and support of a curve. Regular curves. Velocity vector and tangent vector. Length of a curve. Integrals of a scalar function on curves. Work of a vector field. Rotor of a vector field. Irrotational and conservative vector fields . Linear differential forms and primitive functions. Simply connected open sets. Relationship between exact and closed differential forms. Closed differential forms in set with a hole. Uniformly convergent sequences and continuity of the limit function. Series of functions: pointwise, uniform, absolute, total convergence. Power series: radius of convergence, series of derivatives. Taylor series. Improper integrals; comparison test for nonnegative integrands; absolute or conditional convergence. Comparison between improper integrals and series. Continuity and differentiability of integrals depending on a parameter. Lebesgue measure and Lebesgue integral in R^N. Improper Riemann integrals and summable Lebesgue functions. Double and triple integrals and reduction formulas. Change of variables. Guldino's formula for the volume of a solid of rotation. Smooth surfaces. Tangent plane, unit normal vector. Surface edge and orientation of the edge. Surface area. Guldino's formula for the area of a surface of rotation. Surface integrals. Flow of a vector field through a surface. Gauss-Green formula. Divergence theorem and Stokes theorem in the plane and in the space. Reminders of linear differential equations with constant coefficients. Equations with separable variables, Bernoulli equations, Euler equations, autonomous equation. Cauchy problem: existence and uniqueness in small. Maximal solution. Qualitative study of differential equations.
Prerequisites
The course requires familiarity with the topics of the Analysis course, in particular with real functions of a real variable. No preparatory course is mandatory.
Books
N. Fusco - P. Marcellini - C. Sbordone, Analisi Matematica due, Liguori Editore. or equivalently N. Fusco - P. Marcellini - C. Sbordone, Lezioni di Analisi matematica due, Zanichelli.
Teaching mode
Theoretical lessons (48 hours) and classroom tutorials (36 hours). Weekly home work assignments. Participation to lectures is recommended, but not mandatory.
Frequency
Participation to lectures is recommended, but not mandatory.
Exam mode
The exam consists of a written test (with problems similar to those seen in class) and an oral exam (about the topics and results seen in class). The written test will last about two hours and a half and it can be alternatively passed by taking both midterm two-hour tests, the first one to be held in the middle of the course and the second one right after the end of the course. Passing mark is 18/30. The student must prove to have acquired a basic knowledge of the main topics of the course and must be able to solve the simplest exercises assigned. In order to get the top mark 30/30 cum laude, the student must prove to have acquired an excellent knowledge of all the topics treated during the course, to be able to organize them in a coherent way and to be able to solve all the assigned exercises.
Lesson mode
Theoretical lessons (48 hours) and classroom tutorials (36 hours). Weekly home work assignments. Participation to lectures is recommended, but not mandatory.
Channel 3
ANDREA TERRACINA Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Elements of topology in R^N. Continuous functions. Directional derivatives, differentiability, plane tangent, derivation formula of composite functions. Theorem of the total differential, second derivatives and Schwarz's theorem. Taylor formula in several variables. Necessary and sufficient conditions for critical points to be local maxima or minima. Implicit function theorem. Lagrange multipliers. Curves, parameterizations and support of a curve. Regular curves. Velocity vector and tangent vector. Length of a curve. Integrals of a scalar function on curves. Work of a vector field. Rotor of a vector field. Irrotational and conservative vector fields . Linear differential forms and primitive functions. Simply connected open sets. Relationship between exact and closed differential forms. Closed differential forms in set with a hole. Uniformly convergent sequences and continuity of the limit function. Series of functions: pointwise, uniform, absolute, total convergence. Power series: radius of convergence, series of derivatives. Taylor series. Improper integrals; comparison test for nonnegative integrands; absolute or conditional convergence. Comparison between improper integrals and series. Continuity and differentiability of integrals depending on a parameter. Lebesgue measure and Lebesgue integral in R^N. Improper Riemann integral and summable functions respect to Lebesgue measure. Double and triple integrals and reduction formulas. Change of variables. Guldino's formula for the volume of a solid of rotation. Smooth surfaces. Tangent plane, unit normal vector. Surface edge and orientation of the edge. Surface area. Guldino's formula for the area of a surface of rotation. Surface integrals. Flow of a vector field through a surface. Gauss-Green formula. Divergence theorem and Stokes theorem in the plane and in the space. Reminders of linear differential equations with constant coefficients. Equations with separable variables, Bernoulli equations, Euler equations, autonomous equation. Cauchy problem: existence and uniqueness in small. Maximal solution. Qualitative study of differential equations.
Prerequisites
The course requires familiarity with the topics of the Analysis course, in particular with real functions of a real variable. No preparatory course is mandatory.
Books
N. Fusco - P. Marcellini - C. Sbordone, Analisi Matematica due, Liguori Editore F. Lanzara, E. Montefusco, Esercizi svolti di Analisi Vettoriale e complementi di teoria - Edizioni La Dotta 2017
Teaching mode
Theoretical lessons (48 hours) and classroom tutorials (36 hours). Weekly home work assignments.
Frequency
Participation to lectures is recommended, but not mandatory.
Exam mode
The exam consists of a written test (with problems similar to those seen in class) and an oral exam (about the topics and results seen in class). The written test will last about two hours and a half and it can be alternatively passed by taking both midterm two-hour tests, the first one to be held in the middle of the course and the second one right after the end of the course. Passing mark is 18/30. The student must prove to have acquired a basic knowledge of the main topics of the course and must be able to solve the simplest exercises assigned. In order to get the top mark 30/30 cum laude, the student must prove to have acquired an excellent knowledge of all the topics treated during the course, to be able to organize them in a coherent way and to be able to solve all the assigned exercises.
Bibliography
E. Giusti: Analisi Matematica 2 – Casa Editrice Bollati Boringhieri 1989 C. Pagani, S. Salsa: Analisi Matematica 2 – Casa Editrice Zanichelli 2009
Lesson mode
Theoretical lessons (48 hours) and classroom tutorials (36 hours). Weekly home work assignments.
ANDREA TERRACINA Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Elements of topology in R^N. Continuous functions. Directional derivatives, differentiability, plane tangent, derivation formula of composite functions. Theorem of the total differential, second derivatives and Schwarz's theorem. Taylor formula in several variables. Necessary and sufficient conditions for critical points to be local maxima or minima. Implicit function theorem. Lagrange multipliers. Curves, parameterizations and support of a curve. Regular curves. Velocity vector and tangent vector. Length of a curve. Integrals of a scalar function on curves. Work of a vector field. Rotor of a vector field. Irrotational and conservative vector fields . Linear differential forms and primitive functions. Simply connected open sets. Relationship between exact and closed differential forms. Closed differential forms in set with a hole. Uniformly convergent sequences and continuity of the limit function. Series of functions: pointwise, uniform, absolute, total convergence. Power series: radius of convergence, series of derivatives. Taylor series. Improper integrals; comparison test for nonnegative integrands; absolute or conditional convergence. Comparison between improper integrals and series. Continuity and differentiability of integrals depending on a parameter. Lebesgue measure and Lebesgue integral in R^N. Improper Riemann integral and summable functions respect to Lebesgue measure. Double and triple integrals and reduction formulas. Change of variables. Guldino's formula for the volume of a solid of rotation. Smooth surfaces. Tangent plane, unit normal vector. Surface edge and orientation of the edge. Surface area. Guldino's formula for the area of a surface of rotation. Surface integrals. Flow of a vector field through a surface. Gauss-Green formula. Divergence theorem and Stokes theorem in the plane and in the space. Reminders of linear differential equations with constant coefficients. Equations with separable variables, Bernoulli equations, Euler equations, autonomous equation. Cauchy problem: existence and uniqueness in small. Maximal solution. Qualitative study of differential equations.
Prerequisites
The course requires familiarity with the topics of the Analysis course, in particular with real functions of a real variable. No preparatory course is mandatory.
Books
N. Fusco - P. Marcellini - C. Sbordone, Analisi Matematica due, Liguori Editore F. Lanzara, E. Montefusco, Esercizi svolti di Analisi Vettoriale e complementi di teoria - Edizioni La Dotta 2017
Teaching mode
Theoretical lessons (48 hours) and classroom tutorials (36 hours). Weekly home work assignments.
Frequency
Participation to lectures is recommended, but not mandatory.
Exam mode
The exam consists of a written test (with problems similar to those seen in class) and an oral exam (about the topics and results seen in class). The written test will last about two hours and a half and it can be alternatively passed by taking both midterm two-hour tests, the first one to be held in the middle of the course and the second one right after the end of the course. Passing mark is 18/30. The student must prove to have acquired a basic knowledge of the main topics of the course and must be able to solve the simplest exercises assigned. In order to get the top mark 30/30 cum laude, the student must prove to have acquired an excellent knowledge of all the topics treated during the course, to be able to organize them in a coherent way and to be able to solve all the assigned exercises.
Bibliography
E. Giusti: Analisi Matematica 2 – Casa Editrice Bollati Boringhieri 1989 C. Pagani, S. Salsa: Analisi Matematica 2 – Casa Editrice Zanichelli 2009
Lesson mode
Theoretical lessons (48 hours) and classroom tutorials (36 hours). Weekly home work assignments.
  • Lesson code1018970
  • Academic year2024/2025
  • CoursePhysics
  • CurriculumFisica applicata
  • Year2nd year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDMAT/05
  • CFU9
  • Subject areaDiscipline matematiche e informatiche