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Simulations using Particles
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:52
Abstract
The course provides a unifying framework for particle simulations of discrete and continuum systems. Recent advances in molecular, mesoscopic and macroscale simulations using particles will be discussed and common computing paradigms and challenges across disciplines identified.
Objective
The goal of the course is to provide a unifying framework for particle simulations of discrete and continuum systems. We will discuss recent advances in molecular, mesoscopic and macroscopic simulations using particles and we will identify common computing paradigms and challenges across disciplines.
Content
The simulation of the motion of interacting particles is a deceivingly simple, yet powerful and natural, method for exploring physical systems as diverse as proteins and planetary dark matter, bluff body flows and cancer tumor growth. Particle methods have been developed in the last years independently in a number of disciplines ranging from computer graphics to polymer physics. The goal of this course if to provide a unifying framework for particle simulations of discrete and continuum systems. We will discuss recent advances in molecular, mesoscopic and macroscale simulations using particles and we will identify common computing paradigms and challenges across disciplines. Class Topics will include : Discretizations and Representations using Particles, Fast Summation Algorithms, Time Integrators, Adaptive Particle Methods. The exercises will draw on problems simulated using particles from areas such as nanotechnology,computer graphics and fluid dynamics.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , DS , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Simulations using Particles |
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise | Simulations using Particles |
|
1 h weekly |