PHYSICS 3266: Computational Physics

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 

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

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 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 

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.

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

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.  

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