Treffer: Introduction to computational physics for undergraduates (second edition): by Omair Zubairi and Fridolin Weber, London, IOP Publishing, 2024, 193 pp., £75 (hardback), ISBN: 9780750364966. Scope: textbook. Level: undergraduate.

The article reviews "Introduction to Computational Physics for Undergraduates," a textbook designed for undergraduate physics students that combines physics, mathematics, and computer science through coding in a Linux/Unix environment. The book consists of seven chapters that guide readers in numerical techniques such as Monte Carlo integration and the Runge-Kutta method, primarily using Fortran 90, with some examples in Python. It emphasizes hands-on learning and problem-solving methodologies, providing a structured approach to tackling physics problems. While the book effectively introduces Linux/Unix commands, it lacks a cheat sheet for quick reference, which could enhance usability for beginners. [Extracted from the article]

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