2007-09-24 23:52:39 · 3 answers · asked by redhunter 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Collect, store, and analyze data. Perform numerical and analytical calculations. Write proposals, reports, and papers.
2007-09-25 01:33:36 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the answers posted by previous posters, Computers are vital to physics these days. Every professional physicist uses a computer in some capacity. Whether it is to store, process, or analyze data, a computer is used almost everyday.
Other ways a computer is helpful is the use of it to run Monte Carlo programs to simulate realistic models and test ideas before implementing in real life. This is useful because so many experiments now a days are large and expensive. Having a computer run test helps physicist decide on the approach of the real experiment.
The computer is also used to help with theory with programs like Mathematica and Matlab. Finally, a computer is used to produce papers for publication. Don't use typewriters anymore!
2007-09-25 11:02:00 · answer #2 · answered by Vicente 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are often used to store and process data, to run applications producing graphs, tables, documents, pictures. Sometimes for instrument control and the automatic timing and archiving of instrument readings.
Frequently used to mathematically model some abstraction of some part of a system in a hope that greater insight will be gained.
2007-09-25 07:38:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋