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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
6 January 2019 See wiki 22.0: Finding Roots Jan 18
Jan 20 See wiki 22.1: ODEs: Higher Order Methods Feb 1
Feb 3 See wiki 22.2: Three Body Problem Feb 15
Feb 10 See wiki 22.3: N-body Simulation Feb 22
Feb 24 See wiki 22.4: N-Body Using Approximations Mar 15

All assignments are due by 11:59pm on the due date unless otherwise specified by the TA

Resources

People

Lab Manager: Chris Mach 103-33, x2299 cmach{at}alice
Professor: Alan Weinstein ajw{at}caltech{dot}edu
Teaching Assistant: Mike Grudić mgrudich{at}caltech{dot}edu
Teaching Assistant: Xuejian (Jacob) Shen xshen{at}caltech{dot}edu

Sections

Wednesday 2-5 PM Mike Grudić

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