Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
PHYS580: Computational Physics (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)
Offering:
Spring (starting in Spring 2011). cr. 3
Prerequisites:
A physics background in mechanics at the level of PHYS 310 or 410, and quantum mechanics at the level of
PHYS 342 (or higher) is required. A practical programming experience is highly desirable though formal
computer science course such as CS 150 (Fortran) or CS 180 (C) can be tolerated as substitutes.
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Description:
Introduction to computationally based problem solving in physics,
emphasis on understanding and applying various numerical algorithms to
different types of physics problems. Topics will include chaos in
mechanical systems, stochastic systems including percolation and fractal
structures, molecular dynamics and the properties of simple fluids, Monte
Carlo methods and phase transitions, and time dependent as well as time
dependent problems in quantum mechanics.
Instructor(s):
RODRIGUEZ, JORGE
Email:
jhrodrig@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Fall 2022
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computational Physics | Jos Thijssen, Technische Universiteit Delft, The Netherlands | 2nd | 978-0521833462 | Cambridge University Press | Required |
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