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Physics 22: Tools for Numerical Methods

Course Description

  • 6 units (0-6-0)
  • Prerequisites: CS 1 or equivalent experience with computers and Ph20 or equivalent
  • Offered second and third terms
  • Ground rules

Topics covered

  • Advanced numerical techniques and applications to problems of classical mechanics. N-body simulations.

Reading and assignments

Assignments and reading lists are posted here. Assignments for non-boldface weeks are in the future and are possibly subject to change.

Week of... Reading list Assignment Due date
April 2 See wiki 22.0: Finding Roots April 16
April 16 See wiki 22.1: ODEs: Higher Order Methods April 30
April 30 See wiki 22.2: Three Body Problem May 7
May 7 See wiki 22.3: N-body Simulation May 14
May 14 See wiki 22.4: N-Body Using Approximations June 10

All assignments are due by noon on the due date unless otherwise specified by the TA

Resources

People

Lab Manager: Chris Mach 103-33, x2299 cmach{at}alice
Professor: Tom Prince 290-17, x6605 prince{at}caltech{dot}edu
Teaching Assistant: Michael Grudic mgrudich{at}caltech{dot}edu

Sections

Friday 1-4 PM Michael Grudic

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