PřF:F7560 Comp. mod. proc. plas. phys.

F7560 Computer modelling of processes in plasma physics

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2010

Extent and Intensity

1/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Guaranteed by

Prerequisites

The basic knowledge of plasma physics, probability theory, statistics and programing is assumed.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

Course objectives

At the end of this course, students obtain the basic knowledge of Monte Carlo method and its use for the simulations in plasma physics.

Syllabus

Introduction to Monte Carlo method. Generators of uniform random numbers. Transformation of random numbers. Generation of special types of random numbers. Computation of integrals by Monte Carlo method. Simulation of transport phenomena in gases and plasmas. "Particle in Cell" method.

Literature

DŘÍMAL, Jiří and David TRUNEC. Úvod do metody Monte-Carlo. 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1989, 122 s. : g. ISBN 80-210-0228-X. info

Teaching methods

lectures

Assessment methods

homework (project), credit

Language of instruction

Czech

Further Comments

Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.

Teacher's information

http://www.physics.muni.cz/~trunec/mc.pdf