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Computational physics methods, simulations, and research tools

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# Computational Physics Guide

Apply computational methods to physics research, including molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo simulations, quantum computing, and numerical methods for solving physical systems.

## Computational Methods Overview

| Method | Application | Scale | Key Software |
|--------|-------------|-------|-------------|
| **Molecular Dynamics (MD)** | Atomic-scale dynamics, materials | Atoms-molecules | LAMMPS, GROMACS, NAMD |
| **Density Functional Theory (DFT)** | Electronic structure, quantum chemistry | Electrons | VASP, Gaussian, Quantum ESPRESSO |
| **Monte Carlo (MC)** | Statistical mechanics, phase transitions | Configurable | Custom, CASINO |
| **Finite Element Method (FEM)** | Continuum mechanics, electrostatics | Macroscopic | COMSOL, FEniCS, Abaqus |
| **Finite Difference (FDTD)** | Electrodynamics, wave propagation | Macroscopic | Meep, Lumerical |
| **N-body Simulation** | Gravitational dynamics, plasma | Stars/particles | GADGET, REBOUND |