MEAM 660 - Atomistic Modeling in Materials Science

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

Why and what to model: Complex lattice structures, structures of lattice defects, crystal surfaces, interfaces, liquids, linking structural studies with experimental observations, computer experiments. Methods: Molecular statics, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo. Evaluation of physical quantities employing averages, fluctuations, correlations, autocorrelations, radial distribution function, etc. Total energy and interatomic forces: Local density functional theory and abinitio electronic structure calculations, tight-binding methods, empirical potentials for metals, semiconductors and ionic crystals.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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