Physics Degree - Python Final Assignment

Contents

• Question Sheet
• Answers - Kapitza Oscillator
• Answers - Penning Traps
• Answers - Stochastic Oscillator

0) Question Sheet

There are three personalised sections. Each section has been completed and uploaded individually. For this assignment I was awarded full marks (30/30) on 05/12/2018. Please download the following PDF to view the assigned question sheet below: assignment_3_question_sheet.pdf

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1) Answers - Kapitza Oscillator

1.1) Code

1.2) Stationary Fixing Plot

1.3) Oscillating Fixing Plot

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2) Answers - Penning Traps

Note that the code takes a LONG time to run, but it does work!

2.1) Code

2.2) Trajectory (x,y)

2.3) Time-Domain z(t) vs t

2.4) Motion of the Calcium Ion

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3) Answers - Stochastic Oscillator

3.1) Code

3.2) Time Domain x(t)

3.3) 2D Histogram in Phase Space

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