Syllabus
Simulation of a physical system.
Solution of ordinary differential equations, potential problems.
Histograms, displaying of experimental data.
Monte-Carlo Method.
Approximation and interpolation. Taylor expansion, polynomials and splines.
Minimization and optimization. Fitting of experimental data.
Linear algebra and solving of an eigenvalue problem.
Errors in numerical calculations: how to get a complete nonsense by the use of correct tools.
How to create a scientific paper: Short introduction to LaTeX.
Algebraic and symbolic manipulations with Mathematica, Wolfram Alpha, Maple...
Version and source control using Git.
Use of accessible numerical libraries.
Using internet for communication and getting information.
Annotation
The lectures combined with practical calculations give an idea about using computers in the everyday work of a physicist (calculations, elements of numerical mathematics, drawing figures, writing articles, communication). Individual lectures are built on examples and more stimulate than replace a thorough study of numerical mathematics and further disciplines.
A lot of space for original students works.