Main Field of Study and progress level:
Physics: Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Computational Science and Engineering: Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass with merit, Pass, Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Physics
Contents
The course illustrates computer simulations of dynamical systems. Examples from the industry are given, but the main focus of the course lies on many-body systems. We cover chaotic systems, systems with short-ranged forces, molecular dynamics in three dimensions, systems with long-ranged forces, plasma simulations, the Vlasov model, methods for classical fluids and hybrid methods.
Required Knowledge
Numerical Methods in Physics, or equivalent. Statistical Physics 1, or equivalent.
English proficiency equivalent to IELTS Academic Training minimum score 5.0 with no individual score below 4.5 (Tests taken before January 2005 not admissible or TOEFL minimum score 500 on paper based test and not below 4.0 on the TWE, Alternatively 173 on computer based test with iBT61 is also required as well as basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency if the course in taught in Swedish.
