You may
first hear about Computational science; it is concerned with constructing
mathematical models and quantitative analysis techniques and using computers to
analyze and solve scientific problems. [1] This long wired and boring definition
maybe confuses you more, but don’t stop reading. Simply, it could be concluded
to use computer to solve problems about computation.
In practical
field, computational science is more concerned about computer simulation and
other forms of computation: numerical analysis, theoretical computer science,
and problems in various scientific disciplines.
The main
applications of computer science:
1. Numerical
simulations: Firstly, researchers could reconstruct and understand known events,
such as earthquake, tsunamis and other natural disasters. From the simulation,
we could study how the disasters formed and how long they need to active.
Secondly, the scientist could predict future or unobserved situations, like
weather prediction. I can’t imagine what will happen if no prediction for tornado.
2. Model
fitting and data analysis: use data to produce appropriate model to reflect
observations, and construct easily understanding graphic connection for data
analysis. This applies lots on biological system and website.
3. Computational
optimization: it is mainly about mathematical optimization. I will introduce
the details in next blog.
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