University of Heidelberg

Introduction to Computational Physics (UKWR2)

Thema: Solution of physical problems with the computer
Lecturers: Cornelius Dullemond
MPIA, Königstuhl 17, 69117 Heidelberg
Rainer Spurzem
ZAH/ARI, Mönchhofstr. 12-14, 69120 Heidelberg
Time and Place: Wednesday, 9:15 - 10:45 Uhr, Im Neuenheimer Feld 227, KIP Hörsaal 2
Friday, 11:15 - 12:00 Uhr, Im Neuenheimer Feld 227, KIP Hörsaal 2
Lecture Plan

News: Note website for tutorial sheets here.
  • Exercise sheet on thermal conduction contains two typos/errors:
    • Boundary condition at R=0 must be dT(R)/dR=0 instead of dF(R)/dR=0
    • q must be 1E8 instead of 1E4.

The lecture notes for the two extra chapters can be downloaded here:

Runge-Kutta Methods (in German, from Schwarz, Num. Mathematik)
Numerik f. Ingenieure Skript (Numerical Mathematics for Engineers, in German) more technical details on Runge-Kutta methods, see p. 77
Der Lorenz Attraktor (in German)
Lorenz' original paper 1963 (engl.) (Journ. Atmosph. Sciences)
Openoffice or pdf file of the general introduction to computer physics at April 14, 2010.
Mathematica Handbook (by R. Kühn)
Begin: Wednesday, 14. April 2010, 09:15
Tutorials: Monday, 13:15 - 16:00 Uhr, Im Neuenheimer Feld 227 --- CIP Pool, KIP 1.401
Friday, 13:15 - 16:00 Uhr, Im Neuenheimer Feld 227 --- CIP Pool, KIP 1.401
Begin of Tutorials: Friday April 16, Monday April 19
Exercises for the Tutorials: Informations and Exercises to the Tutorials under this LINK.
Script: You find the script of the lecture of last semester under findet man HERE. It will be updated during this lecture term.
Further Informations: Further Informations and Literature (last year lecture) under this LINK.

(Responsible for contents: Rainer Spurzem )
Contact: D. Möricke
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