Introduction to Computational Physics Texts?

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on finding resources for learning computational physics, particularly for graduate students with limited experience in MATLAB and Python. Users recommend the "Open Source Physics" website, which offers Java code for physics simulations, and suggest the accompanying book as a valuable resource. The original poster also encountered a broken link to the "Introduction to Computational Physics" textbook, indicating a need for updated recommendations in this area.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of computational physics concepts
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as MATLAB and Python
  • Knowledge of Java for utilizing Open Source Physics resources
  • Access to academic textbooks on computational physics
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the "Open Source Physics" website for Java-based physics simulations
  • Read the book associated with Open Source Physics for foundational knowledge
  • Investigate beginner-friendly MATLAB tutorials for computational physics applications
  • Research Python libraries such as NumPy and SciPy for computational tasks in physics
USEFUL FOR

Graduate students in physics, educators seeking computational tools, and anyone interested in enhancing their skills in computational physics through practical resources and programming.

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Hi all,

I'm starting graduate school and really need a better handle on computational physics. I'm not extremely experienced with MATLAB and haven't used Python or anything else. Does anyone know a good textbook to get me started? I looked in the textbooks links to this forum thread and the "Introduction to Computational Physics" link doesn't work (404 error).

If you can't suggest any textbooks, how would you recommend me beginning to learn and get a handle on computational physics? Thanks in advanced!
 
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