PEP 520 Computational Physics

Numerical techniques. Numerical methods for integrating Newton’s laws, the diffusion equation, Poisson’s equation, and the wave equation are discussed. Topics also covered: discrete Fourier transform, stability theory, curve fitting , the diagonalization of matrices, and Monte Carlo methods.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MA 221 or (Grad Student)

Distribution

Department of Physics

Typically Offered Periods

Fall Semester Spring Semester