PHYS 4840: Mathematical and Computational Physics II

University of Wyoming, Spring semester 2026

Links to assignment resources

• Classwork 3. Iterating
  • Text data file randos.txt
• Classwork 4. Display
  • Wave interference code ripples.py
• Classwork 6. Integration
  • Gaussian quadrature weights gaussxw.py
• Classwork 7. Integration and Differentation
  • Normal_Int_Infty.py code for integrating the standard normal density function from zero to infinity
  • Vernier motion detector file VernierDat01.csv
  • Vernier motion detector file VernierDat02.csv
  • Vernier motion detector file VernierDat03.csv
  • Vernier motion detector file VernierDat04.csv
  • Vernier motion detector file VernierDat05.csv
• Classwork 8. Systems of Linear Equations
  • Gaussian elimination code (no pivoting) gausselim.py
• Classwork 9. Roots of Functions in One Dimension
  • Code of root-finding routines in RootFinders.py
• Classwork 10. Finding Minima
  • Code of minimization routines and some functions with minima in Optimiz.py
• Classwork 11. Linear Fitting
• Code for straight-line fit in LinFit.py can be modified for any linear model with a different number of parameters
• Contrived data file proportional.csv
• Contrived data file Linear.csv
• Contrived data file Logterm.csv
• Contrived data file Exponential.csv
• Contrived data file Cauchy.csv
• Classwork 12. Linearizing Nonlinear models
• Linearized Gaussian fit program GaussiFit.py
• Nonlinear Gaussian for program GaussIterate.py
• “Error-free” Gaussian data file Gaussian_4_2.csv
• Classwork 13. Real data sets
• Cardboard drop experiment data
• Coasting cart experiment data
• Capacitor discharge data
• Claswork 14. Discrete Fourier transforms
• Discrete Fourier transform code in dft.py
• Wavy data pitch.txt
• Classwork 15. Fast Fourier transform
• Dow Jones daily closing values in dow.txt
• Lake Superior levels in L_Sup_1.19_12.23.txt
• Trumpet waveform in trumpet.txt
• Piano waveform in piano.txt
• Classwork 16. Ordinary differential equations
• Euler’s method code in Euler.py
• Fourth-order Runge-Kutta code in rk4.py
• Fourth order Runge-Kutta code for coupled ODEs in odesim.py
• Classwork 17. Coupled ODEs and adaptive step size
• Powerpoint presentation about adaptive step size
• Code for the Molybdenum-99 decay chain
• Code for a simple pendulum with adaptive step size
• Code for a driven harmonic oscillator, also with adaptive step size
• Classwork 18. Partial differential equations
• PowerPoint presentation about partial differential equations
• Code to solve the Laplace equation by the Jacobi method in laplace.py
• Code to solve the Laplace equation by the Gauss-Seidel method with over-relaxation in GaussSeidel.py
• Classwork 19. Partial differential equations 2
• Code to solve the heat equation in one dimension by the Forward Time-Centered Space method in heat.py
• Classwork 20. Partial differential equations 3
• Code to model and animate a standing string wave in WaveEqn_4840.py
• Classwork 21. “Random” numbers
• Radioactive decay simulation (by time increments) in decay.py