Introduction to Computer Simulations in Physics, from Forest Fires to Salad Dressing - Livestream

We will have a hands-on introduction to how computer simulations are used in scientific research, focusing on a versatile kind of simulation called "lattice models." We will examine simulations of real-world topics such as forest fires, oil-water separation in salad dressing, and the spread of diseases. In a series of guided activities, participants will use and edit Python programs through an Internet browser and will discover small changes in parameters that dramatically affect the simulated results. Preparation instructions will be sent before the session.

Speaker: Daniel Beller, UC Merced

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Target audience: High school students

This is a four day class, running through July 15