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402-0812-00L 8 Credits DR , BSC , MSC D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-PHYS , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-CHAB
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Computational Statistical Physics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Hans Jürgen Herrmann
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:54

Abstract

Computer simulation methods in statistical physics. Classical Monte-Carlo-simulations: finite-size scaling, cluster algorithms, histogram-methods. Molecular dynamics simulations: long range interactions, Ewald summation, discrete elements, parallelization.

Objective

The lecture will give a deeper insight into computer simulation methods in statistical physics. Thus, it is an ideal continuation of the lecture "Introduction to computational physics" of the winter semester focusing on the following topics. Classical Monte-Carlo-simulations: finite-size scaling, cluster algorithms, histogram-methods. Molecular dynamics simulations: long range interactions, Ewald summation, discrete elements, parallelization.

Content

Computer simulation methods in statistical physics. Classical Monte-Carlo-simulations: finite-size scaling, cluster algorithms, histogram-methods. Molecular dynamics simulations: long range interactions, Ewald summation, discrete elements, parallelization.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Computational Statistical Physics
  • Fri 10:45-12:30 (HCI D 2)
2 h weekly
exercise Computational Statistical Physics
  • Fri 08:45-10:30 (HCI D 451)
2 h weekly

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