Theory
Understanding the physics before writing a single line of code
Understanding the physics before writing a single line of code
Welcome to the homepage of the Theory Division. We are responsible for developing the scientific foundation behind every project. Members research the underlying physics, derive mathematical models, determine simplifying assumptions, and identify which numerical methods are appropriate.
Rather than immediately jumping into coding, theory members ask questions like:
What equations describe this system?
Which approximations are reasonable?
How can we test our simulations?
Research scientific literature
Derive relevant equations
Build mathematical models
Determine initial and boundary conditions
Check computational results
Mathematical modelling
Differential equations
Scientific literature review
Scientific communication
I'm Lachlan, the director of theory, and I am thrilled to introduce you to this division of the Waterloo Computational Physics Club projects team.
Open Positions
Keep an eye out for open positions! React with the corresponding role on our Discord community server if interetsed.