Uses for Thorondor

Students will use the supercomputer to conduct:

  • High precision numerical analysis calculations
  • Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics many-body simulations (i.e. charges on a conductor, stars in a galaxy, gases in a chamber, crystal growth, etc.)
  • Generate 3D electron orbital and molecule models
  • Conduct physics research
  • Conduct chemistry research

Students will use the supercomputer in the following courses:

  • Advanced Physics II & III
  • Differential Equations
  • Chemistry I & II
  • Organic Chemistry I & II
  • Scientific Computational Techniques
  • Plans are being developed to incorporate supercomputer use into some engineering and biology courses

Students working on special projects such as Honors Projects will have access to the supercomputer.