PHYS 4480

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PHYS 4480
Computational Physics

Course information provided by the 2018-2019 Catalog.

Covers numerical methods for ordinary and partial differential equations, linear algebra and eigenvalue problems, integration, nonlinear equations, optimization, and fast Fourier transforms. Find out how and why the "black-box" numerical routines you use work, how to improve and generalize them, and how to fix them when they don't. Based on the text Numerical Recipes by William H. Press, Saul A. Teukolsky, William T. Vetterling, and Brian P. Flannery.


Distribution Category (PBS-AS)

When Offered Fall.

Comments Assumes familiarity with standard mathematical methods for physical sciences and engineering (differential equations, Fourier transforms, and linear algebra) and with some form of computer programming (e.g., C++, Octave, Mathematica, or Python).

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 7690, PHYS 7680

  • 3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  9089 PHYS 4480   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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