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529-0483-00L 4 Credits BSC D-MATH

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Statistical Physics and Computer Simulation

Statistische Physik und Computer Simulation

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Philippe Henry Hünenberger, Prof. Dr. Sereina Riniker

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:54:07

Abstract

Principles and applications of statistical mechanics and equilibrium molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo simulation, Stochastic dynamics.Exercises using a MD simulation program to generate ensembles and subsequently calculate ensemble averages.

Objective

Introduction to statistical mechanics with the aid of computer simulation, development of skills to carry out statistical mechanical calculations using computers and interpret the results.

Content

Principles and applications of statistical mechanics and equilibrium molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo simulation, stochastic dynamics, free energy calculation. Exercises using a MD simulation program to generate ensembles and subsequently calculate ensemble averages.

Resources

Literature

will be announced in the lecture

Learning Materials (Links)

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Lernmaterialien und Informationen

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 60 minutes
Aids: None

Lernelement: Bei erfolgreicher Durchführung des Studentenprojekts und Präsentation der Ergebnisse kann die Gesamtnote additiv um bis zu 0.25 Notenpunkte verbessert werden.Examination language can be German or English.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Statistische Physik und Computer Simulation nach Bedarf in Englisch Die Vorlesung findet online statt. Informationen und Zoom-Link finden sich auf:	Tue 13:45-15:30 (HCI J 4)	2 h weekly
exercise	Statistische Physik und Computer Simulation Die Übungen werden online stattfinden. Informationen und Zoom-Links finden sich auf:	Tue 15:45-16:30 (HCI J 4)	1 h weekly

Offered In

Computational Science and Engineering Bachelor
- Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2018)
  - Basic Courses
    - Block G4
- Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2016)
  - Basic Courses
    - Block G4 (Students that enrol for the second year in the CSE Bachelor Programme and whose first year examination did not involve the subject "Physics I" will instead of "Physics II" (402-0034-10L) take the "Physics I and II" (402-0043-00L and 402-0044-00L) courses with performance assessment as a yearly course. As of FS 2018 the course unit 151-0122-00L Fluid Dynamics for CSE gets replaced in Block G4 by 151-0102-00L Fluid Dynamics I.)