Advanced Skills in Physics

Cod y Modiwl
PHM6420
Teitl y Modiwl
Advanced Skills in Physics
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Tom Knight
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion

Students must be familiar with a programming language.
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad)
FGM6420
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Implementation Test: 1 Awr 15%
Asesiad Semester Numerical Task: 4 Awr 25%
Asesiad Semester Oral Communication Task: 2 Awr 30%
Asesiad Semester 2 x Methodological Test: 2 Awr 30%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Resubmission: 24 Awr Resubmission of failed element(s) as determined by the Departmental Examinations Board 100%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Utilise programming techniques to implement analytical solutions
  2. Demonstrate mastery of numerical techniques for modelling physical systems
  3. Demonstrate understanding of key numerical concepts for physical analysis
  4. Present complex ideas through written and oral discussion
  5. Critically evaluate scientific journal publications

Disgrifiad cryno

Contemporary research frequently requires the application of numerical methods to solve problems in physics. It also requires ability to communicate and present ideas and results clearly. This module combines the application of numerical techniques and communication methods to develop the underlying skills.

Nod

The module is to develop skills that are central in professional research. These include skills in applying numerical techniques to solve physics problems and skills required in research to present and communicate ideas and results.

Cynnwys

- Solving systems of linear equations using LU(P) decomposition
- Solving sparse systems of linear equations using iterative methods
- Approximating partial differential equations using finite difference methods
- Solving problems using Monte Carlo methods
- Simulation of statistical mechanical systems using metropolis Monte Carlo methods
- Presentation of numerical techniques and results
- Writing styles and oral presentation
- Analysis of journal papers and reports

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cydlynu ag erail Discussion, critical evaluation and problem solving throughout the module
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol Throughout the module
Datrys Problemau Creadigol Throughout the module, particularly regarding application of numerical techniques to build physical models
Gallu digidol Throughout the module
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol Throughout the module
Myfyrdod Inherent to analysis, and application of feedback
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol Programming, numerical methods, communication (written and oral), critical analysis

Nodau

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