Tutorial: Fractional Calculus

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Description:

We introduce basic concepts related to fractional calculus for students and curious people eager to expand their mathematical tools and put their brains grooving into a fascinating abstract space. Nowadays, knowledge of informatics concepts is vital for working in whichever discipline, but mathematical tools facilitate your high performance. Don’t work hard; work smart!

Intended audience:

Students of any discipline and degree are welcome.

Pre-requisites:

Basic calculus concepts.

Duration:

Three (3) theoretical and practical sessions, each of two (2) hours.

Outline:

  • A historical and mathematical introduction to Fractional Calculus
  • Special functions and additional mathematical foundations
  • Overview of the most relevant fractional derivative definitions
  • A practical implementation of fractional derivatives on a simple dynamic system
  • A practical determination of the fractional catenary curve
  • Dimensional consistency on fractional differential equations