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Monte Carlo simulation for determination of the stream function
Author(s) -
Perez Sergio E.,
Zachrich Gregory,
Cockburn Michael
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
computer applications in engineering education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.478
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1099-0542
pISSN - 1061-3773
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1099-0542(2000)8:1<38::aid-cae5>3.0.co;2-0
Subject(s) - monte carlo method , inviscid flow , computer science , function (biology) , hybrid monte carlo , algorithm , statistical physics , mathematical optimization , mathematics , markov chain monte carlo , statistics , physics , mechanics , evolutionary biology , biology
In this article we explore the use of a Monte Carlo technique for the solution of the stream function in a two‐dimensional inviscid fluid flow problem. We found that the technique is relatively easy to use and can achieve acceptable accuracy if enough random samples are taken. Classroom applications showed that students find the method easier to understand and apply than other techniques. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 8: 38–42, 2000