Advanced Computational Fluid and Plasma Dynamics

The course provides an introduction to advanced computational methods useful to investigate fluid and plasma flows and their dynamics from the micro- to the macro-scales, under laminar and turbulent flow regime. The course presents an overview of several key complementary computational methods.

• Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM);
• (pseudo)-spectral methods;
• Particle based methods (Molecular Dynamics, Brownian and Stokesian dynamics);
• Finite volume methods;
• Particle-in-cell Monte Carlo (PIC-MC).

After successfully completing this course, the student can:

• Explain the different numerical methods: PBM, LBM, PS and FV.
• Choose which numerical method is best for a given flow/plasma problem.
• Develop and apply numerical methods to simple flow/plasma problems.
• Reflect on and evaluate the correctness and accuracy of the methods.

Class and homework) on mandatory assignment(s) (written reports) - 60% of the final result; Individual assignment (written report) - 40% of the final result; In case of missing written reports an oral examination is foreseen. (NB: Composition of the tests may be changed) 

Experience with programming is highly advisable. Without such experience, the course can be followed, but will take more effort than is represented by 5 EC

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