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FYTN03: Computational Physics, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics.

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Contents

In contemporary physics computers play an integral part. In particular, numerical methods provide means for solving problems that are intractable by other methods (and often more interesting!).

In this course you will learn a number of different numerical techniques for solving physics problems in mechanics, statistical physics, electromagnetism, stochastic processes and quantum mechanics, which are used in current research.

The course is organized into a three modules. The examination is in the form of three project reports/presentations (one for each module) and a written examination.

Some basic knowledge of programming, for instance in Java, C++ or Matlab, is helpful. Here is a web-page with links to tutorials to get started with computers and numerical simulations.

General information

Semester: autumn
Study period: 1
Level: master
Language: English
Forms of teaching: Lectures, Programming Projects
Assessment: Project Reports, Written Exam
Grading scale: U-G-VG
Course plan: in English and in Swedish

Course literature

Teachers

Victor Olariu Course responsible, email: victor.olariu@thep.lu.se, phone: 046-2223496

Introductory Meetings

Information about the compulsory introductory meetings can be found hereLinks to an external site..

Schedule

The schedule for the next instance of the course can be found here

Application

Through antagning.se