computational physics

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computational
adjective
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/kɒm.pjəˈteɪ.ʃən.əl/us
/kɑːm.pjəˈteɪ.ʃən.əl/
formal
involving the calculation of answers, amounts, ...
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physics
noun[U]
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/ˈfɪz.ɪks/us
/ˈfɪz.ɪks/
the scientific study of matter and energy and the effect that they have on ...
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(Definition ofcomputationalandphysicsfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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To align his work with the higher-status "theory," he drew an epistemic distinction between his own "theoretical" style ofcomputationalphysicsand the more "experimental" style of standard simulation.
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Computational solid state physics is a very important division ofcomputationalphysicsdealing directly with material science.
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Many instructors do not teach (or do research in)computationalphysics.
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His research focuses on preconditioned iterative methods for solving linear and nonlinear systems, with applications incomputationalphysics, material science, and mathematical biology.
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He holds seven patents in laser technology andcomputationalphysics.
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His work has focused on particle physics andcomputationalphysics.
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The ergodic hypothesis is often assumed in the statistical analysis ofcomputationalphysics.
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The recipient is chosen for "outstanding achievement incomputationalphysicsresearch".
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It is related to umbrella sampling incomputationalphysics.
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Historically,computationalphysicswas the first application of modern computers in science, and is now a subset of computational science.
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In addition, the division promotes research and development incomputationalphysics; enhances prestige and professional standing of its members; encourages scholarly publication; and promotes international cooperation in these activities.
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Lattice models are also ideal for study by the methods ofcomputationalphysics, as the discretization of any continuum model automatically turns it into a lattice model.
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Like computational chemistry orcomputationalphysics, it is both a specific branch of theoretical astrophysics and an interdisciplinary field relying on computer science, mathematics, and wider physics.
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