Admission requirements
Calculus, experience with least one programming language, BSc Physics or Astronomy.
Description
During this course you will learn how to do research with existing computational tools and simulation codes. This will be done by making use of the AMUSE software. You will learn how to perform astronomical simulations using the AMUSE framework. Students, in groups of two, will have the choice from various projects to work on for a number of weeks and in the end give a presentation of the work done and the project results. We use the AMUSE environment (amusecode.org) to perform a number of simulations to study astrophysical phenomena.
Topics:
AMUSE in general
Gravitational dynamics
Stellar evolution
Hydrodynamics
Code coupling strategies
Python
Visualization
Algorithms
Course objectives
Be able to judge, select and adapt the proper numerical tools for conducting your own research.
Timetable
See MSc schedules
Mode of instruction
Lectures and practica.
Assessment method
Homework and exam.
Blackboard
No.
Reading list
AMUSE Documentation: see amusecode.org
AMUSE Syllabus: available at amusecode.org
Registration
Via uSis
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Contact information
Lecturer: Prof.dr. S.F. (Simon) Portegies Zwart
Assistants: Edwin van der Helm, MSc / Clément Bonnerot, MSc
Remarks
Admission is decided on the first day of the course by means of an exam.