Course detail

Numerical Simulations in Physics

CEITEC VUT-DS146AAcad. year: 2025/2026

  • Fundamentals of numerical solution of partial differential equations. Finite elements method, finite differences method, boundary elements method. Software overview.

  • Verification of the accuracy of calculations – use of Gauss's, Ampere's integral laws. Effect of geometric tolerances on the result – estimation of uncertainty during experimental verification of calculations.

  • Static electric and magnetic fields. Scalar and vector potential.

  • Magnetization curve, magnetization, magnetic dipole moment.

  • Elasticity.

  • Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions. Q-factor, resonance

  • Heat transfer. Conduction, radiation. Solving multiphysics problems.

  • Implementation of custom physics equations in COMSOL Multiphysics.

  • Solving Maxwell's equations. Electromagnetic wave at the interface of materials.

  • Scattering of light at a structured interface.

  • Project consultation.

  • Project consultation.

  • Presentation of projects.
 

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jakub Zlámal, Ph.D.

Department

Central European Institute of Technology BUT (CEITEC VUT)

Entry knowledge

Knowledge of physics on the level defined by the textbook HALLIDAY, D. – RESNICK, R. – WALKER, J.: Fundamentals of Physics. J. Wiley and Sons. 

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The report on the solution of the selected physical problem is evaluated. Compulsory participation at tutorials, report with solution of project.

 

Aims

he goal of the course is to teach students to use modern software to calculate physical problems, to understand what simplifications (geometry, physics) can be made in the calculation. Emphasis is placed on the verification of the obtained results and their interpretation.


Gaining practice in solving physics problems on the computer. Familiarization with the method of entering the problem, verifying the correctness of the results and their further use.

 

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.