Computational Physics

3 credits · Undergraduate

Topics in modern physics analyzed exclusively with computer programs. Finite difference approaches to the Schrödinger and Maxwell equations. Solutions of nonlinear equations. Molecular dynamics. Monte Carlo simulations. Growth models and random walks. Serves as repeat credit for PHYS 2237. Prerequisite: Any three of 2255, 2275, 2290, 3200, 3651. [3] (MNS)