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260069 PUE Computational Physics (2024W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
We 22.01. 13:00-14:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 02.10. 13:00 - 14:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 09.10. 13:00 - 14:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 16.10. 13:00 - 14:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 23.10. 13:00 - 14:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 30.10. 13:00 - 14:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 06.11. 13:00 - 14:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 13.11. 13:00 - 14:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 20.11. 13:00 - 14:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 27.11. 13:00 - 14:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 04.12. 13:00 - 14:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 11.12. 13:00 - 14:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 08.01. 13:00 - 14:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 15.01. 13:00 - 14:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In one of the major paradigm shifts in physics in the past half century, Computational Physics, the application of purely computer-based methods to the solution of physical problems, has established itself as an independent "third methodology", in addition to the conventional approaches, Experimental and Theoretical Physics. Like its sister disciplines, Computational Physics is a method, rather than a specific subfield of physics, and thus is not limited to any particular area: Applications range from tests of approximate theoretical methods (by providing numerically exact results for well-chosen model systems) to replacement/extension of laboratory experiments to extreme space and time scales or physical conditions. Thanks to the continuous increase in computer power, more and more sophisticated physical models may be simulated in detail and their properties investigated at will.
The first part of this two-semester course, which aims at depth rather than breadth, offers an introduction to the following topics:
(Fast) Fourier Transform
Finite Difference Equations
Partial Differential Equations
Solution of Large Systems of Equations
Finite Elements

Assessment and permitted materials

Submission of exercises and presentation.

The PUE is an examination-immanent course and serves as preparation for the module examination. Registration for the PUE is not mandatory, but recommended.

Note: With the registration for the PUE the participation is binding. An independent withdrawal from this course is possible until 20.10.2023 23:59. Without exception, all students registered after this deadline may participate in the PUE and will be graded according to the PUE assessment criteria. The grade of the PUE will NOT be included in the grade of the module examination. The performance record required for the module (VO + PUE) is achieved by completing the module examination.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Each participant is required to present his results for at least one exercise in the classroom.
The two worst practice sheets will be dropped. The remaining exercises will be graded according to the following grading scale:

100 - 87% excellent
86.99 - 75% good
74.99 - 63% satisfactory
62.99 - 50% sufficient
49.99 - 0% insufficient"

Examination topics

Reading list

Skriptum zur Vorlesung (Moodle)

Association in the course directory

WPF 1, UF MA PHYS 01a, UF MA PHYS 01b

Last modified: Tu 01.10.2024 11:46