Description

This course is a broad, introductory course on the numerical methods useful for research in physics and astrophysics. We will go through a series of topics on numerical algorithms and then apply them to a problem in physics or astrophysics. The course uses matlab and focuses on the algorithm rather than coding. We will use Piazza to distribute course material and have discussions. Please feel free to talk to each other, respectfully at all times, and share both your questions and knowledge. Do not post homework solutions - or entire codes - but you can help each other. I, along with our TA Karan Jani, will monitor this website and answer as well.

General Information

No information, yet. Stay tuned!

Announcements

Homework - 3 & past grades
4/25/14 8:13 PM

Hello class,

The grades for homework-3 have been uploaded on t-square and you can find the solution under the resources section of t-square.

Some remarks about the grading rubric:

10 = setting up the initial conditions/wave-function

15 = implementing the Hamiltonian correctly

15 = setting up loops for time evolution of wave-function 

5 = convergence test

5 = stability test 

By now all of you should have your cumulative grades from the three homework sets on t-square. If you DO NOT SEE GRADES from any of the homework then please email me right away.

- Karan 

Homework 2 grades
4/02/14 11:27 AM

The grades for homework-2 has been released on t-square along with two student solution codes.

The rubric for the grading has been as follows:

10 = Implementing Euler method 

10 = Implementing RK2 method  

10 = Implementing RK4 method

5 = Finding t_max  

5 = Investigating Linear fit

5 = Convergence test

5 = Discussion 

Those who couldn't get the expected convergence test results (euler = 2, RK2 = 4, RK4 = 16), I highly encourage you guys to go through the posted solutions or stop by my office.

- Karan

Bring your laptops to class today
3/24/14 11:59 AM

The teaching staff has posted a new lecture notes resource.

Title: PDE_Code.pdf
http://www.piazza.com/class_profile/get_resource/hq88cey96rw69t/ht5xw7b54tej8

Due date: Mar 24, 2014

You can view it on the course page: https://piazza.com/gatech/spring2014/physics3266/resources

Homework-1
3/05/14 12:05 PM

Homework-1 grades have been posted on T-square.

The grading rubric for each question was roughly set on the following guidelines:

0 = Not attempted 

2 = Code doesn't compile and pseudocode not satisfactory

5 = Code doesn’t compile but pseudocode seems fine

7 = Solution not robust and works only in few cases

10 = Perfect!

** 5 points for extra credit

** -2/day for late submission

Class average for this homework set was 41.5 out of 50.

If any questions, feel free to shoot an email: kjani3@gatech.edu

- Karan 

hw1.pdf has been added to class homepage under Resources
1/27/14 12:00 PM

The teaching staff has posted a new homework resource.

Title: hw1.pdf
http://www.piazza.com/class_profile/get_resource/hq88cey96rw69t/hqxzf234n9b3s6

Due date: Feb 7, 2014

You can view it on the course page: https://piazza.com/gatech/spring2014/physics3266/resources

I made the assignment easier, check problem 3.

Lost jacket?
1/13/14 5:18 PM

If so it's in the Howey Lost and Found (physics main office).

findroot.m has been added to class homepage under Resources
1/09/14 12:52 PM

The teaching staff has posted a new codes resource.

Title: findroot.m
http://www.piazza.com/class_profile/get_resource/hq88cey96rw69t/hq8bamrxw0d6rt

Due date: Jan 8, 2014

You can view it on the course page: https://piazza.com/gatech/spring2014/physics3266/resources

I have added Wednesday's programs to the code section.  Download them again if you have not already by Friday's lecture.  

intro1.m, intro2.m and intro3.m have been added to class homepage under Resources
1/09/14 12:45 PM

The teaching staff has posted a new general resource.

Title: intro1.m
I have added three introductory programs to Matlab.  If you are concerned with your Matlab skills - start here!

You can view it on the course page: https://piazza.com/gatech/spring2014/physics3266/resources

Staff Office Hours
NameOffice Hours
Deirdre Shoemaker
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Karan Jani
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Larne Pekowsky
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Homework

Homework
Due Date
Apr 18, 2014
Mar 7, 2014
Feb 7, 2014