PHYS 333 - Computational Physics

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Lynchburg College

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Description:

Prerequisites: MATH 211, 301 (or concurrent enrollment in MATH 301), PHYS 211. Three hours lecture and one-hour problem session. This course develops the application of higher mathematics and the computer to the analysis and simulation of realistic physical systems. Topics covered typically include finite-difference approximations, Fourier analysis, Fourier transforms, Fast Fourier transforms, numerical integration, applications of Monte Carlo methods, solutions of differential equations, numerical solutions of Laplace's equation, and the application of matrix methods. Symbolic mathematical software is also introduced.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lynchburg.edu

Phone Number:

(434) 544-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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