Introduction to computational physics for undergraduates /

This is an introductory textbook on computational methods and techniques intended for undergraduates at the sophomore or junior level in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering. It provides an introduction to programming languages such as FORTRAN 90/95/2000 and covers numerical technique...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Zubairi, Omair (Autor), Weber, F. (Fridolin), 1955- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: San Rafael [California] (40 Oak Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94903, USA) : Morgan & Claypool Publishers, [2018]
Colección:IOP (Series). Release 4.
IOP concise physics.
Temas:
Mathematical physics.
Physics > Data processing.
Physics.
SCIENCE / Physics / General.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 3. The Fortran 90 programming language
  • 3.1. Compilers
  • 3.2. Program layout
  • 3.3. Variable declaration
  • 3.4. Basic expressions
  • 3.5. Input and output
  • 3.6. Control structures
  • 3.7. Modular programming
  • 3.8. Arrays
  • 4. Numerical techniques
  • 4.1. Curve fitting--method of least squares
  • 4.2. Numerical differentiation
  • 4.3. Numerical integration
  • 4.4. Matrix operations
  • 4.5. Finding roots
  • 4.6. Solving ordinary differential equations
  • 5. Problem solving methodologies
  • 5.1. General guidelines
  • 5.2. Projectile motion example
  • 6. Worksheet assignments
  • 6.1. Coding a mathematical expression
  • 6.2. Comparing two functions
  • 6.3. Bessel functions of the first kind
  • 6.4. Logical IF statements
  • 6.5. Lead concentration in humans (data analytics)
  • 6.6. Nested DO loops and double summations
  • 6.7. Ionic crystals
  • 6.8. Least-squares fit
  • 6.9. Numerical derivatives
  • 6.10. Numerical integration
  • 6.11. Finding roots of a nonlinear equation
  • 6.12. Ordinary differential equations
  • 6.13. Projectile in a viscous medium
  • 6.14. Damped harmonic oscillator
  • 6.15. RLC circuit
  • 7. Homework assignments
  • 7.1. Fresnel coefficients
  • 7.2. Earth atmosphere model
  • 7.3. Magnetic permeability
  • 7.4. Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution
  • 7.5. Kinetic friction
  • 7.6. Compton scattering
  • 7.7. Radioactive decay
  • 7.8. Halley's comet
  • 7.9. Rocket equation
  • 7.10. Hydrostatic equilibrium and relativistic stars
  • 7.11. Massive stars
  • 7.12. Isothermal gas spheres
  • 7.13. Proton in constant electric and magnetic fields
  • 7.14. Square voltage pulse applied to a RC circuit
  • 7.15. Mutual inductance of two coils
  • Appendices. A. Summary of Fortran features
  • B. Plotting using Python
  • C. Fortran 90 sample program illustrating good programming C.
  • 1. The Linux/Unix operating system
  • 1.1. Introduction
  • 1.2. Files and directories
  • 1.3. Overview of Unix/Linux commands
  • 1.4. Basic commands
  • 1.5. More on the C-shell
  • 2. Text editors
  • 2.1. Vi
  • 2.2. Emacs

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