Introduction to computational physics for undergraduates [electronic resource] / Omair Zubairi, Fridolin Weber.

This is an introductory textbook on computational methods and techniques intended for undergraduates at the sophomore or junior level in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering. It provides an introduction to programming languages such as FORTRAN 90/95/2000 and covers numerical technique...

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Uniform Title:IOP (Series). Release 4.
IOP concise physics.
Main Authors: Zubairi, Omair (Author)
Weber, F. (Fridolin), 1955- (Author)
Corporate Authors: Morgan & Claypool Publishers (Publisher)
Institute of Physics (Great Britain) (Publisher)
Language:English
Published: San Rafael [California] (40 Oak Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94903, USA) : Morgan & Claypool Publishers, [2018]
Series:IOP (Series). Release 4.
IOP concise physics.
Subjects:
Mathematical physics.
Physics > Data processing.
Online Access:
IOP Concise Physics - Release 4: 2018 (IOPscience @ Institute of Physics)
Format: Electronic eBook

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504 |a Includes bibliographical references. 
505 0 |a 1. The Linux/Unix operating system -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Files and directories -- 1.3. Overview of Unix/Linux commands -- 1.4. Basic commands -- 1.5. More on the C-shell 
505 8 |a 2. Text editors -- 2.1. Vi -- 2.2. Emacs 
505 8 |a 3. The Fortran 90 programming language -- 3.1. Compilers -- 3.2. Program layout -- 3.3. Variable declaration -- 3.4. Basic expressions -- 3.5. Input and output -- 3.6. Control structures -- 3.7. Modular programming -- 3.8. Arrays 
505 8 |a 4. Numerical techniques -- 4.1. Curve fitting--method of least squares -- 4.2. Numerical differentiation -- 4.3. Numerical integration -- 4.4. Matrix operations -- 4.5. Finding roots -- 4.6. Solving ordinary differential equations 
505 8 |a 5. Problem solving methodologies -- 5.1. General guidelines -- 5.2. Projectile motion example 
505 8 |a 6. Worksheet assignments -- 6.1. Coding a mathematical expression -- 6.2. Comparing two functions -- 6.3. Bessel functions of the first kind -- 6.4. Logical IF statements -- 6.5. Lead concentration in humans (data analytics) -- 6.6. Nested DO loops and double summations -- 6.7. Ionic crystals -- 6.8. Least-squares fit -- 6.9. Numerical derivatives -- 6.10. Numerical integration -- 6.11. Finding roots of a nonlinear equation -- 6.12. Ordinary differential equations -- 6.13. Projectile in a viscous medium -- 6.14. Damped harmonic oscillator -- 6.15. RLC circuit 
505 8 |a 7. Homework assignments -- 7.1. Fresnel coefficients -- 7.2. Earth atmosphere model -- 7.3. Magnetic permeability -- 7.4. Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution -- 7.5. Kinetic friction -- 7.6. Compton scattering -- 7.7. Radioactive decay -- 7.8. Halley's comet -- 7.9. Rocket equation -- 7.10. Hydrostatic equilibrium and relativistic stars -- 7.11. Massive stars -- 7.12. Isothermal gas spheres -- 7.13. Proton in constant electric and magnetic fields -- 7.14. Square voltage pulse applied to a RC circuit -- 7.15. Mutual inductance of two coils 
505 8 |a Appendices. A. Summary of Fortran features -- B. Plotting using Python -- C. Fortran 90 sample program illustrating good programming C. --  
520 3 |a This is an introductory textbook on computational methods and techniques intended for undergraduates at the sophomore or junior level in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering. It provides an introduction to programming languages such as FORTRAN 90/95/2000 and covers numerical techniques such as differentiation, integration, root finding, and data fitting. The textbook also entails the use of the Linux/Unix operating system and other relevant software such as plotting programs, text editors, and mark up languages such as LaTeX. It includes multiple homework assignments. 
538 |a Mode of access: World Wide Web. 
538 |a System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader, EPUB reader, or Kindle reader. 
545 |a Omair Zubairi received his BS and MS in Physics from San Diego State University. He obtained his PhD in Computational Science from Claremont Graduate University and San Diego State University where he primarily worked on compact star physics. Omair is currently an Assistant Professor of Physics at Wentworth Institute of Technology. His other research interests include general relativity, numerical astrophysics and computational methods and techniques. Fridolin Weber is a Distinguished Professor of Physics at San Diego State University and a Research Scientist at the University of California at San Diego. Dr. Weber has a PhD in theoretical nuclear physics and a PhD in theoretical astrophysics, both from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany. He has published two books, is the author or co-author of almost 200 publications, and has given around 300 talks at conferences and physics schools. 
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