F7560 Simulation using Monte Carlo method

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2012
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. David Trunec, CSc. (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Antonín Brablec, 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.
Supplier department: Department of Plasma Physics and Technology – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Thu 10:00–10:50 Fs2 6/4003, Thu 11:00–11:50 Fs2 6/4003
Prerequisites
The basic knowledge of mechanics, 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
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, radiology and other fields.
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 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.
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
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
lectures
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
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 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, Autumn 2026.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2012, recent)
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