Numerical algorithm related to solve astronomy and astrophysical problems. Numerical solutions for linear and non linear equations, interpolation and derivation. Numerical solution of Ordinary Differential Equation.
Knowledge of basic tools to solve physical and astrophysical problems using numerical techniques.
Prerequisites
None. It is strongly recommended the knowledge of a program language, in particular C.
Further information
Contacts:
simone.landi@unifi,it
Website: e-l.unifi.it
Type of Assessment
Laboratory test
Course program
Recall of some elements of C language: functions, arrays, pointers, structures. Pseudo-number generators. Physical problem handled by numerical experiments: an example. Linear algebra and application to partial differential equations. Numerical methods for computing derivatives. Interpolation. Numerical integartions of Ordinary Differential Equations; stability and accuracy. Applications to some Astrophysical problems