| Title: |
PHY419-R, Numerical Physics |
| Institution: |
University of South Africa, South Africa |
Level: |
Degree. |
Description: |
| Numerical solution of a selection of the following physical problems: Atomic structure. Electric fields. Harmonic oscillators (classical and quantum mechanical). Heat conduction. Hydrodynamics. Ising model in two dimensions. Molecular vibrations. Molecular dynamics. Nuclear charge densities. Nuclear shell model. Order and chaos. Potential scattering. Quantum scattering. Self-organization in chemical reactions. Space craft kinematics. Special functions. Schroedinger equation. Wave phenomena. Wave equation. Assessment is by assignments and examination. Prerequisite(s): MAT203 or MAT214 or both MAT215 (or APM212) and MAT216 (or APM211). Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included: Bachelor of Science.
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Languages: |
English and Afrikaans |
Media and methods employed:
Printed text, audio cassettes, video cassettes. |
| Printed correspondence texts prepared by/for institution, tutorial support, audio/video cassettes, discussion classes, study groups, practical work. |
Administrative information: |
This course requires approximately 4 hours of study per week.
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Classification: |
070430 PHYSICS |
| Date: |
17 January 1996 vmb
Source: 1996 Calendar - Book 6
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