<p>I am a graduate student working on high energy astrophysics, in particular, accretion onto neutron stars and my research is mostly theoretical. However, with the recent advances in observational astrophysics, e.g., the detection of gravitational waves, black hole imaging, and with the advent of advanced computational techniques, I am planning for a transition into computational astrophysics after my PhD research. So I am trying to learn new stuffs that would help me in this transition, but I couldn't clearly understand how to start and what things to learn. There are so many things available on the internet that I am totally confused.</p>
<p>I am particularly interested in the following topics:</p>
<p>GRMHD simulations of accretion flows, numerical simulation of jets from accretion onto spinning black holes and tidal disruption events.</p>
<p><strong>What stuffs do I need to learn for a transition into computational astrophysics and what courses do I need to follow for the same?</strong></p>

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2022-07-14T22:01:59.823Z
I think it strongly depends on where you are. If you want to be numerical simulations, you need to have a strong basis of programming and HPC and parallel computing. If you are in Europe you could attend the courses organized by [PRACE](https://prace-ri.eu/training-support/training/)
Prallax
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2022-07-14T22:09:12.473Z
Do you have the chance to work with groups that deal with GRMHD? That would of course be the best way to learn the topic, beacuse they would have the software and the know-how
Prallax
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2022-07-15T00:59:09.943Z
@Prallax No, I had not worked with groups that deal with GRMHD. Rather my groups deal with data analysis. I am actually looking for some online courses at the beginner level and the topics to just started with and I hope to learn the advanced topics once I join any group as a postdoc.
Richard
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2023-07-13T15:05:38.003Z
Hello!  Did you manage to solve your problem?
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How to get started with computational astrophysics?
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# How to get started with computational astrophysics?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2022-07-14)

I am a graduate student working on high energy astrophysics, in particular, accretion onto neutron stars and my research is mostly theoretical. However, with the recent advances in observational astrophysics, e.g., the detection of gravitational waves, black hole imaging, and with the advent of advanced computational techniques, I am planning for a transition into computational astrophysics after my PhD research. So I am trying to learn new stuffs that would help me in this transition, but I couldn't clearly understand how to start and what things to learn. There are so many things available on the internet that I am totally confused.

I am particularly interested in the following topics:

GRMHD simulations of accretion flows, numerical simulation of jets from accretion onto spinning black holes and tidal disruption events.

**What stuffs do I need to learn for a transition into computational astrophysics and what courses do I need to follow for the same?**

**Tags:** black-hole, accretion, astronomical-jet
> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: I think it strongly depends on where you are. If you want to be numerical simulations, you need to have a strong basis of programming and HPC and parallel computing. If you are in Europe you could attend the courses organized by [PRACE](https://prace-ri.eu/training-support/training/)  
> **username_1**: Do you have the chance to work with groups that deal with GRMHD? That would of course be the best way to learn the topic, beacuse they would have the software and the know-how  
> **username_0**: @Prallax No, I had not worked with groups that deal with GRMHD. Rather my groups deal with data analysis. I am actually looking for some online courses at the beginner level and the topics to just started with and I hope to learn the advanced topics once I join any group as a postdoc.  
> **username_2**: Hello!  Did you manage to solve your problem?  

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