Lecture 07, 18.300, Thu Feb 24, 2022. Summary % #021-022 Method of characteristics for scalar 2-D linear equations. Important: CAUSALITY. Explain and justify for continuum systems because of the presence of small dissipative terms. Show example of backward heat equation. Example: traffic flow control at ends of a tunnel. #022 --> Start with nonlinear kinematic waves. Definition of linear, semi-linear, and quasi-linear. #023 Begin with quasi-linear kinematic waves. Wave front distortion % % ========================================================================== NOTE: Here #nnn are references to the Lecture Points file. [PSQ] means Problem Set Question. The "lecture summaries and points" are NOT intended as study materials. The points purpose is explained in the "lecture points" file. The summaries are brief descriptions each lecture, used by the instructor to keep track of the material covered. They ARE *NOT* "lecture notes" to be used to study and/or replace attending the lectures, etc. They are provided for your convenience, as a help to organize your own notes. % ========================================================================== % EOF