Universität Wien

260067 VO Computational Physics (2025W)

4.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
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Tu 16.12. 10:15-11:30 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien

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Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 01.10. 11:45 - 12:45 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 07.10. 10:15 - 11:30 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 08.10. 11:45 - 12:45 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 14.10. 10:15 - 11:30 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 15.10. 11:45 - 12:45 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 21.10. 10:15 - 11:30 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 28.10. 10:15 - 11:30 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 29.10. 11:45 - 12:45 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 04.11. 10:15 - 11:30 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 05.11. 11:45 - 12:45 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 11.11. 10:15 - 11:30 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 12.11. 11:45 - 12:45 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 18.11. 10:15 - 11:30 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 19.11. 11:45 - 12:45 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 25.11. 10:15 - 11:30 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 26.11. 11:45 - 12:45 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 02.12. 10:15 - 11:30 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 03.12. 11:45 - 12:45 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 09.12. 10:15 - 11:30 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 10.12. 11:45 - 12:45 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 17.12. 11:45 - 12:45 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 07.01. 11:45 - 12:45 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 13.01. 10:15 - 11:30 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 14.01. 11:45 - 12:45 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 20.01. 10:15 - 11:30 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 21.01. 11:45 - 12:45 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In one of the major paradigm shifts in physics in the past half century, Computational Physics, the application of purely computer-based methods to the solution of physical problems, has established itself as an independent "third methodology", in addition to the conventional approaches, Experimental and Theoretical Physics. Like its sister disciplines, Computational Physics is a method, rather than a specific subfield of physics, and thus is not limited to any particular area: Applications range from tests of approximate theoretical methods (by providing numerically exact results for well-chosen model systems) to replacement/extension of laboratory experiments to extreme space and time scales or physical conditions. Thanks to the continuous increase in computer power, more and more sophisticated physical models may be simulated in detail and their properties investigated at will.
This course offers an introduction to the following topics, which are broadly applied in computational physics:
(Fast) Fourier Transform
Finite Difference Equations
Partial Differential Equations
Solution of Large Systems of Equations
Finite Elements

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Positive evaluation requires at least 50% of the maximum points

Examination topics

Fourier transform, differential equations, partial differential equations, solution of large systems of equation, finite-difference method, finite-element method

Reading list

Das Skriptum zur Vorlesung steht auf der Moodle-Seite der Vorlesung zum Download bereit.

Association in the course directory

WPF 1, UF MA PHYS 01a, UF MA PHYS 01b

Last modified: Tu 14.10.2025 11:47