About this course
The course provides an introduction to advanced computational methods useful to investigate fluid and plasma flows and their dynamics from the micro- to the macro-scales, under laminar and turbulent flow regime. The course presents an overview of several key complementary computational methods.
- Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM);
- (pseudo)-spectral methods;
- Particle based methods (Molecular Dynamics, Brownian and Stokesian dynamics);
- Finite volume methods;
- Particle-in-cell Monte Carlo (PIC-MC).
Expected learning outcomes
- Gaining insight into the concepts and numerical methods for the solution of flow and plasma problems;
- Gaining an understanding on the basic physics of gases, fluids and plasmas;
- Training and enhancing the modeling ability on fluid dynamics and particle based processes;
- Application of advanced numerical methods to physical systems.
Examination
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Course requirements
Experience with programming is highly advisable. Without such experience, the course can be followed, but will take more effort than is represented by 5 EC
Activities
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