F7560 Computer modelling of processes in plasma physics

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2008
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. Jan Janča, DrSc.
Department of Plasma Physics and Technology – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. David Trunec, CSc.
Prerequisites
The basic knowledge of plasma physics, probability theory and statistics 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
Abstract
At the end of this course, students obtain the basic knowledge of Monte Carlo method and its use for the simulations in plasma physics.
Key topics
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.
Study resources and 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
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
lecture, homework, credit
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
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
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 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 2023, Autumn 2024, Autumn 2025.
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