F7560 Simulation using Monte Carlo method

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. David Trunec, CSc. (lecturer)
prof. RNDr. David Trunec, CSc. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. David Trunec, CSc.
Department of Plasma Physics and Technology – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. David Trunec, CSc.
Supplier department: Department of Plasma Physics and Technology – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 16:00–17:50 F3,03015
Prerequisites
The basic knowledge of mechanics, plasma physics, probability theory, statistics and programing is assumed.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
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, radiology and other fields.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able:
- to use the Monte Carlo method for solution of mathematical and physical problems.
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 interaction of particles and radiation with matter. Simulation of transport phenomena in solids, gases and plasmas. "Particle in Cell" method. Applications of Monte Carlo method in plasma physics and radiology.
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 (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.physics.muni.cz/~trunec/mc.pdf
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 1999, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, spring 2012 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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