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PHYS0225A-W23

Computational Physics

Computational Physics
The laws of physics provide a beautiful mathematical framework for describing the universe. Yet it’s rare that exact solutions to the resulting equations can be found with pen and paper. In this course we will explore a range of powerful computational methods that allow us to solve physical problems, primarily using the Python programming language. Applications of these methods will include problems in Newtonian mechanics, electricity and magnetism, statistical and thermal physics, quantum mechanics, and relativity. No prior experience with programming is required. Students who meet the prerequisites for PHYS 0325 must register for that course instead. (Not open to students who have taken PHYS 0230 or PHYS 0202, or CSCI 0145 or CSCI 0150) (PHYS 0109; MATH 0122)
Course Reference Number (CRN):
11643
Subject Code:
PHYS
Course Number:
0225
Section Identifier:
A

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PHYS 0225

All Sections in Winter 2023

Winter 2023

PHYS0225A-W23 Lecture (Herdman, Hess)