Schrodinger Difference Equation - Computational Quantum Mechanics Part 2
Transform the Schrodinger equation into a difference equation and animate the wave function using VPython. Visualize quantum mechanics behaviors through computer animations.
Introduction to Difference Equations - Computational Quantum Mechanics Part 1
Transform differential equations into difference equations for computer-based quantum mechanics study. Explore this process using the heat equation and learn to create visualizations with VPython.
Marble in a Bowl - Fun with Lagrangians - Part 1
Explore 3-D spherical coordinates through a marble rolling in a bowl. Learn Lagrangian mechanics with interactive GlowScript and Jupyter examples in this engaging physics tutorial.
Spring Pendulum Simulation Using Jupyter - Fun With Lagrangians
Explore spring pendulum dynamics using Jupyter, focusing on energy conservation and competing forces. Includes GlowScript and Jupyter implementations for rich phase space visualization.
Spring Pendulum Simulation Using GlowScript and Lagrangian Mechanics
Explore spring pendulum dynamics using GlowScript, examining energy conservation and competing forces through rich phase space views and Lagrangian mechanics.
Python Tutorial 3 - Graphing for Computational Physics - Absolute Beginners
Learn to create graphs for computational physics using Python, ideal for undergraduate assignments and beginners in scientific data visualization.
Python Tutorial 1 - Computations and Variables for Computational Physics Beginners
Learn essential Python basics for computational physics, including computations and variables, tailored for undergraduate-level assignments in this beginner-friendly tutorial.
Pendulum Simulation: Differing Lengths and Poincare Maps - Part 7
Explore double pendulum dynamics with Poincaré maps, analyzing different length ratios and their impact on chaotic behavior using VPython simulations.
Pendulum Simulation: Double Pendulum Dynamics - Part 4
Explore the challenges of simulating a double pendulum system, including unexpected results and troubleshooting techniques in VPython.
Wave Function Evolver - Lennard-Jones Potential Energy Study - Episode 9
Explore the Lennard-Jones potential energy in quantum mechanics, examining interesting results and questions raised through computational physics simulations.
Wave Function Evolver: Two Electrons Confined to a Wire - Episode 8
Explore the simulation of two electrons confined to a wire using a wave function evolver, tackling a real-world quantum physics problem with VPython code.
Wave Function Evolver for 2D Harmonic Oscillator - Episode 7
Explore a working wave function evolver for a Gaussian wave in a 2-D harmonic oscillator potential, with debugging and tweaks demonstrated in VPython.
Applying AI to HEC-RAS Modeling Workflows
Explore AI-powered coding for HEC-RAS workflows, including terrain modifications, custom data exports, and GIS scripts. Learn to leverage ChatGPT's code interpreter for efficient hydraulic modeling tasks.
Physics 4A - SageMath Mini Tutorial
Learn to use SageMath for physics calculations and problem-solving in this concise tutorial designed for PHYS 4A students.
Classical Mechanics: Comparing Fall Times of Dropped and Launched Balls
Explore the impact of air resistance on falling objects through a comparative analysis of dropped and horizontally launched balls using various drag models.
Classical Mechanics: Linear Motion with Quadratic Drag
Explore linear motion with quadratic drag in classical mechanics, deriving velocity and position functions over time using Python simulations.
Classical Mechanics: 2D Projectile Motion with Linear Drag
Explore 2D projectile motion with linear drag, analyzing range and velocity for specific scenarios like a tiny ice ball launch. Includes Python code demonstration.
Classical Mechanics: Cylindrical Coordinates - Mass on a Cylinder
Explore cylindrical coordinates in classical mechanics, analyzing particle motion on a vertical cylinder surface using Newton's second law.
Classical Mechanics: Pendulum in Polar Coordinates - Python Modeling
Explore pendulum motion using polar coordinates and Newton's second law, with Python implementation for practical modeling.
Classical Mechanics: Jump Start with Simple Harmonic Motion - Mass on a Spring
Explore simple harmonic motion through mass-spring systems, including realistic scenarios and numerical calculations using Python.
Physics: Front Wheel vs. Rear Wheel Drive Car Acceleration
Explore the physics behind front-wheel vs. rear-wheel drive car acceleration through calculations and Python code analysis.