Computational Methods for Physicists I

(Lecture by Frank Krauss, summer term 2002)

Goals of this lecture :

1. Gain some basic knowledge about usage of computers under Linux/Unix
2. Get to know fundamental applications of computers in physics:
   • communication (email),
   • information and literature survey,
   • word processing,
   • graphics,
   • computing

Not covered :

Windows and other Microsoft products, DOS etc.

Outline :

1. Basic operations
2. Email and internet
3. Word processing
4. Simple graphic tools
5. Analytical computing with Mathematica
6. Numerical methods

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