Monte Carlo Simulations of Critical Phenomena in Physics
7.5 credits
Master’s level
Spring Term 2024
About the course
Monte Carlo - the statistical basis. Monte Carlo simulation of a classical gas. The Ising model: mean field theory, energy-entropy arguments, Monte Carlo simulations, universality. Simulation techniques: 2D arrays in C, boundary conditions, queues, fast Fourier transforms. Simple stochastic models: site percolation, random walk, self-organized criticality, and complex networks.
The course can also be included in the subject area of computational science & engineering.
Monte Carlo Simulations of Critical Phenomena in Physics, 7.5 credits
Spring Term 2024
Starts
20 March 2024
Ends
2 June 2024
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
50%
Required Knowledge
90 credits including Statistical Physics 1 and Modelling and Simulation or equivalent. Proficiency in English and Swedish equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies. Requirements for Swedish only apply if the course is held in Swedish.
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-53152
Application
Application deadline was
16 October 2023.
The application period is closed.
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
