Final Year Computer Science Project

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around potential physics-related projects that a computer science student could undertake, particularly in the context of astrophysics. The focus is on finding a project that integrates computer science skills with physics concepts, without requiring extensive prior knowledge in physics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire for project suggestions that bridge computer science and physics, specifically in astrophysics.
  • Another participant suggests analyzing nonlinear systems as a viable project, mentioning the use of discrete difference equations to explore physical system behaviors.
  • There are ideas proposed for specific astrophysics applications, such as event recognition for supernovae explosions and analyzing the intensity or spectrum of stars.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on a specific project but have shared various ideas and suggestions that remain open for further exploration.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not clarify the prerequisites for understanding the proposed physics concepts, nor does it resolve the feasibility of the suggested projects in terms of the participant's background in physics.

Who May Find This Useful

Students in computer science looking to integrate physics into their projects, particularly those interested in astrophysics and computational methods.

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Hi, I am a mature student coming back to uni in my late twenties. I currently study computer science and am about to go into my final year.

I really know very little physics other than reading why does e= mc2 by Brian cox :-p

I was hoping someone here could possibly suggest to me a Physics project i could use as an extension of computer science. There are many projects on the list but they don't have any interesting applications.

I was hoping there might be something i could do around astrophysics, that would be challenging enough from a software development point of view that wouldn't need me to have a physics degree either. Possibly a topic area i could read up on and apply my computer science knowledge?

Thanks for your time.
 
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What language are you writing in?
 
WannabeNewton said:
What language are you writing in?

C# or Java. Though it can be anything really.
 
analysis of nonlinear systems, (i.e. ones that cannot be solved analytically) seems like a good candidate for a computer science project.
for example, using discrete difference equations to try to categorise the behaviour of physical systems. (i.e. using 'dt = small number' and iterating the equation).
For astrophysics, I don't know much in that area, but maybe it could be something like event recognition (i.e. when a new supernovae explodes) or maybe analysing the intensity or spectrum of stars?
 

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