Monte Carlo Simulations of Critical Phenomena in Physics
7.5 credits
Master’s level
Spring Term 2026
About the course
Monte Carlo - the statistical basis. Monte Carlo simulation of a classical gas. The Ising model: mean field theory, energy-entropy arguments, Monte Carlo simulations, universality. Simulation techniques: 2D arrays in C, boundary conditions, queues, fast Fourier transforms. Simple stochastic models: site percolation, random walk, self-organized criticality, and complex networks.
The course can also be included in the subject area of computational science & engineering.
Monte Carlo Simulations of Critical Phenomena in Physics, 7.5 credits
Spring Term 2026
Starts
24 March 2026
Ends
7 June 2026
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
50%
Required Knowledge
90 credits including Statistical Physics 1 and Modelling and Simulation or equivalent. Proficiency in English and Swedish equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies. Requirements for Swedish only apply if the course is held in Swedish.
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-53152
Application
The online application opens 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 October 2025. How to apply
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
