computational-physics-guide
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Computational Physics Guide
Apply computational methods to physics research, including molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo simulations, quantum computing, and numerical methods for solving physical systems.
Computational Methods Overview
| Method | Application | Scale | Key Software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Dynamics (MD) | Atomic-scale dynamics, materials | Atoms-molecules | LAMMPS, GROMACS, NAMD |
| Density Functional Theory (DFT) | Electronic structure, quantum chemistry | Electrons | VASP, Gaussian, Quantum ESPRESSO |
| Monte Carlo (MC) | Statistical mechanics, phase transitions | Configurable | Custom, CASINO |
| Finite Element Method (FEM) | Continuum mechanics, electrostatics | Macroscopic | COMSOL, FEniCS, Abaqus |
| Finite Difference (FDTD) | Electrodynamics, wave propagation | Macroscopic | Meep, Lumerical |
| N-body Simulation | Gravitational dynamics, plasma | Stars/particles | GADGET, REBOUND |
| Lattice QCD | Quantum chromodynamics | Subatomic | MILC, openQCD |