PHYS4061 Computational Physics
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PHYS4061 Computational Physics

This course is intended to provide a solid training in the computational techniques for solving various physical problems. The following topics will be discussed: basic numerical methods, matrix problems in physics, numerical methods for partial differential equations in physics, modelling of continuous systems, and applications of Monte Carlo simulation in statistical physics. Students are advised to take phys2061 before taking this course. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Lecturer

Prof. Junyi Zhu
Office: SC 309, Tel: 56156153, Email: jyzhu@phy.cuhk.edu.hk
If you have any problem just email me directly

Teaching Assistant(s)

Ms. Yiwen YIN
Office: SC 313, Email: yinywbecky@link.cuhk.edu.hk
Consultation Hour: Thursday 14:30-16:15 or arrange through email

Mr. Homing Chan
Office: SC 313, Email: hmchan@phy.cuhk.edu.hk
Consultation Hour: Wednesday 13:30-15:15 or arrange through email


Class Schedule

Lectures
Tuesday,Mong Man Wai Bldg 704, 14:30 to 16:15
Thursday,William M W Mong Eng Bldg 401, 16:30 to 18:15
Lab
Tuesday,Y.C. Science Centre 326, 16:30 to 19:15

Reference Books

  • K. H. Hoffmann and M. Schreiber, Computational physics : selected methods, simple exercises, simple applications, New York, QC32 .C65 1996
  • Tao Pang, An Introduction to Computational Physics, Cambridge, 1997, QC20.7.E4 P36 1997
  • Richard M. Martin, Electronic structure : basic theory and practical methods, Cambridge, 2004, QC176.8.E4 M368 2004

  • Assessment Scheme

    Homework 10%
    Presentation 10%
    Project A 40%
    Project B 30%
    Project C 5%
    class activity 5%