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#Why program? Choosing a language. | #Why program? Choosing a language. | ||
#Simple Python | #Simple Python | ||
#Data types: numbers and strings | #Data types: numbers and strings | ||
#Lists, tuples, and statements | #Lists, tuples, and statements | ||
#Assignments and flow control | #Assignments and flow control | ||
#Functions | #Functions | ||
#Matplotlib and graphics | #Matplotlib and graphics | ||
#Computing with Numpy, Scipy and Scikit | #Computing with Numpy, Scipy and Scikit | ||
#Handling astronomical FITS files with Pyfits | #Handling astronomical FITS files with Pyfits | ||
Revision as of 07:44, 28 January 2013
The Python programming language is a widely used tool for basic research and engineering. Its rapid rise in popularity is supported by comprehensive, largely open-source, contributions from scientists who use for their own work. This short course offers an introduction to Python with examples drawn from physics and astronomy.
The topics covered are --
- Why program? Choosing a language.
- Simple Python
- Data types: numbers and strings
- Lists, tuples, and statements
- Assignments and flow control
- Functions
- Matplotlib and graphics
- Computing with Numpy, Scipy and Scikit
- Handling astronomical FITS files with Pyfits