PHY 4913/PHY 5553

WAVELETS WITH APPLICATIONS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS

Summer Semester, 2000

SECTION 6111/6112:MTR 5:30–7:20 H 100


 
INSTRUCTOR:Dr. Weldon Wilson
OFFICE:Howell Hall 221H
OFFICE HOURS:MTR 4:30–5:20,or by arrangement
PHONE: (405) 974-5470
EMAIL:wwilson@ucok.edu
FAX: (405) 974-3824


 
COURSE
SYNOPSIS
Wavelet theory involves representing general functions in terms of simpler, fixed functions at different scales and position. In the 1980's it was realized that several different fields in Fourier and harmonic analysis, quantum physics, signal processing and filtering were closely related.The term wavelet theory represents a unified view of these different approaches, and encompasses a general theoretical framework with applications to many fields in mathematics, physics and engineering.Wavelets have significant advantages over other methods for use in signal and image compression (e.g digital television) and data storage (e.g. FBI fingerprint database). This course covers the background material, which leads to the theory of wavelets, multi-resolution analysis and filters. Computer packages for wavelets will be used to illustrate the concepts. Applications of wavelets to signal compression and filtering, image analysis and compression, modeling, denoising, and restoration, and the solution of differential equations will be addressed. An extensive introduction to MATLAB and its use is included and one of the course goals is to develop a proficiency in the use of MATLAB. No prior experience with MATLAB is assumed.
PREREQUISITES
A basic knowledge of matrices and differential equations assumed. This class is intended to be an elementary introduction to wavelets and should be accessible to graduate students and advanced undergraduates in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and Engineering. 
TEXTBOOK
Introduction to Wavelets and Wavelet Transforms – A Primer, by C. Sidney Burrus, Ramesh A. Gopinath and Haitao Guo, 1998, Prentice Hall.
HOMEWORK
Homework will be regularly assigned, collected and graded. Homework solutions should be neatly written on standard notebook-size (8.5” x 11”) paper using one side only.It is helpful if the pages are stapled together.For full credit, homework solutions should clearly state the principles of physics and/or formula used and fully explain all reasoning.
EXAMS
There will be two in-class exams and a comprehensive final on the following dates:
Mid-Term – Thursday, July 6 @ 5:30-7:20 

Final Exam – Monday, July 31 @ 5:30-7:30

Students who miss an exam should contact their instructor as soon as possible to schedule a makeup.Exams will consist of questions and problems similar to those assigned for homework.

GRADES
Grades will be class curved with a target class GPA of ~2.8 but in no event will the curve be stricter than the straight curve listed below or lower than the lowest curve shown below.Graduate students will be graded on a separate scale from undergraduates. Undergraduates will have different tests and homework assignments.
Typical Class Curves Range

PointsStraight CurveLowest CurveTypical Grade Distribution 

Midterm Exam100 (25%)A (Above 90%)A (Above 85%)A (~25% of Class)

Homework100 (25%)B (81% – 90%)B (66% – 85%)B (~40% of Class)

Project/Report100 (25%)C (71% – 80%)C (51% – 65%)C (~35% of Class)

Final Exam100 (25%)D (60% – 70%)D (40% – 50%)D/F (~0% of Class)

Total400 (100 %)F (Below 60%)F (Below 40%)

SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS
Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Equity Officer Brad Morelli at ext. 2573, or see me after class as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.

PHY 4913/5553– WAVELETS LECTURES


 

WEEK

DATE

LECTURETOPIC

#1
M – JUN 5
Introduction / Introduction to MATLAB Tutorial
T – JUN 6
Introduction to MATLAB Tutorial (Continued)
R– JAN 8
Introduction to MATLAB Tutorial (Continued)
#2
M – JUN 12
AdvancedMATLAB Programming
T – JUN 13
Advanced MATLAB Tutorial Programming (Continued)
R– JUN 18
Advanced MATLAB Tutorial Programming (Continued)
#3
M – JUN 19
Fourier Series and Transforms
T – JUN20
Spectral Analysis and the Fast Fourier Transform
R– JUN 22
Solving ODE’s with Fourier Transform
#4
M – JUN 26
Applications ofFourier Transforms
T – JUN 27
Introduction to Wavelets
R– JUN 29
Scaling and Wavelets
#5
M – JULY 3
NO CLASS – INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY!!!
T – JULY 4
NO CLASS – INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY!!!
R– JULY 6
MIDTERM EXAM
#6
M – JULY 10
Haar Wavelets
T – JULY 11
Introduction to Multi-resolution Analysis
R– JULY 13
Daubechies Wavelets
#7
M – JULY 17
Fast Wavelet Transform
T – JAN 18
Wavelets and Signal Analysis/Compression
R– JAN 20
Wavelets and Image Processing
#8
M – JULY 24
Wavelets and Quantum Mechanics
T – JULY 25
Wavelet Electromagnetics with Applications to Radar & Scattering
R– JULY 27
Project Presentations*

#9

M – July 31
5:30 - 7:30FINAL EXAM!!

*A written project report is due on the last day of class and a 15-minute oral presentation will be given to the class on the project. The project should involve wavelets in some area of application of the student’s choosing and involve a MATLAB program computation. A list of possible projects will be provided during the third week of class along with other details and requirements for the project.