EAS 4840

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EAS 4840
Inverse Methods in the Natural Sciences

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

An exploration of solution methods for inverse problems with examples taken from geophysics and related fields, with particular attention to making inferences from inaccurate, incomplete, or inconsistent physical data. Applications include medical and seismic tomography, earthquake location, image processing, and radio/radar imaging. Linear algebra (including condition numbers) and probability and statistics (including error analysis, Bayes theorem, Gibbs distribution, and Markov chains) are reviewed. Methods covered include nonlinear least-squares, maximum likelihood methods, and local and global optimization methods, including simulated annealing and genetic algorithms.

When Offered Fall (offered alternate years).

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: MATH 2940.

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG, PBS-AS)

Comments Co-meets with EAS 5840.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5840

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17159 EAS 4840   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: MATH 2940.