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PHY 604 - Computational Methods in Physics and Astrophysics II

This course discusses numerical methods used in physics and astrophysics. Topics include but are not limited to the following: Numerical integration and differentiation, differential equations, interpolation, root-finding, linear algebra, eigenvalues, Fourier transforms, Monte Carlo methods, hyperbolic and parabolic partial differential equations, parallel computing. All methods will be illustrated by examples from physics or astrophysics. Familiarity with Computational Methods in Physics and Astrophysics (PHY 504 ) is assumed.

1-3 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.) ​


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