PHYS 670 - Computational Physics

Institution:

Towson University

Subject:

Physics-PHYS

Description:

The use of computational techniques in the study of applied physics. The emphasis is on the modeling and analysis of physical systems as applied to physics and astronomy, and on the analysis of experimental data. Topics covered include error analysis, analysis of oscillatory and periodic motions, waveforms, advanced curve fitting techniques, spectral analysis, systems of equations, diffusion equation, Schrodinger Equation, finite element analysis, molecular dynamics simulation, Metropolis algorithm and Monte Carlo simulations. Two hours lecture and one hour laboratory. Prerequisites: None.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.towson.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 704-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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