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The discussion revolves around the programming languages suitable for evaluating the Planck distribution and integrating energy density in physical chemistry applications. Participants share their experiences and preferences regarding programming languages and resources for beginners.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • A participant seeks advice on which programming language to use for a homework assignment involving the Planck distribution and integral evaluation.
  • One participant suggests using VBA in Excel, citing a specific book that documents the Planck problem well for beginners.
  • Another participant expresses a preference for Java over VBA.
  • A participant questions the choice of Java, arguing that C++ is more suitable for numerical calculations and reiterates the benefits of the suggested book for learning VBA.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best programming language to use, with differing opinions on the suitability of Java versus C++ for numerical calculations.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the best approach for someone with no programming experience, and there are varying opinions on the effectiveness of different programming languages for the task at hand.

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hi everyone,
one of my homework questions asks me to write a computer program to evaluate the Planck distribution at any temperature and wavelength and add it to a routine for evaluating integrals for the energy density of the radiation between two wavelengths.
I have never used any programming to study chemistry, can anyone show me which language should I use, and some links for the tutorials for programming applied for physical chemistry?
any help appreciated, thank you.
 
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thanks but i think i will try it by Java.
 
Why would you choose to use Java? For numerical calculations C++ is the way to go. I mentioned the book above and the use of VBA because in that book the Planck problem is well documented and easy to follow for someone with no programming experience.

So why Java?

Thanks
Matt
 

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