NFYK14028U Topics in physics of complex systems

Skills
At the conclusion of the course students will be able to

Use fundamental concept of complex systems, such as phase transitions, critical phenomena, Monte Carlo simulations, models of turbulence, information flow and entropy of networks, non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, interfaces, excitable media, agent-based models in econophysics etc. 

Knowledge
The student will be able to

describe fundamental statistical mechanics for phase transitions perform Monto Carlo simulations of Ising Models describe Burgers and Naiver Stokes equations describe measures on complex networks describe models of interface motion derive and investigate models of excitable media understand models of econophysics for time series to agent based models. 

Competences
This course will provide the students with a competent background for further studies within complex system and biophysics, e.g. an M.Sc. project.

The course will provide the students with tools that have application in a range of fields within and beyond physics.