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Computer Simulations for the Physics of Materials
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:34
Abstract
Introduction to computer simulation methods and their foundations for the physics and material behavior of simple and complex materials. This lecture is devised for students which have attended the course 402-0809-00L Introduction to Computational Physics.
Objective
The goal is to i) transmit knowledge about techniques used in the physics of materials and ii) the numerical solution of many body problems.
Content
The lecture focuses on particle methods. Techniques such as Monte Carlo, equilibrium, beyond-equilibrium and nonequilibrium molecular dynamics, smoothed particle dynamics, dissipative particle dynamics, Brownian dynamics, embedded atoms will be introduced and applied. Master equations, Markov processes, Fokker-Planck equations, stochastic differential equations play a major role in the the introduction. Substances: from simple towards structured fluids (gases, polymers, ferrofluids, liquid crystals, metals).
Resources
Lecture Notes
A script will be available as part of an Online Documentation Center.
Literature
Literature will be made available or referenced through an online documentation center.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Information
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , DS , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Computer Simulations for the Physics of Materials
Does not take place this semester.
|
No time listed | 2 h weekly |
| exercise |
Computer Simulations for the Physics of Materials
Does not take place this semester.
|
No time listed | 2 h weekly |