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Computational Polymer Physics
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:03
Abstract
Introduction to computer simulation methods and their foundations for the physics and material behavior of simple and complex materials and in particular polymeric liquids. 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. We apply some of the methods which have been introduced in 402-0809-00L Introduction to Computational Physics, to solve problems in polymer physics.
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, lattice Boltzmann will be introduced and applied. Master equations, Markov processes, Fokker-Planck equations, stochastic differential equations play a major role in the the introductional chapters. 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
M. Kröger, Models for polymeric and anisotropic liquids (Springer, Berlin, 2005). Journal articles will be made available.
Learning Materials (Links)
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Computational polymer physics |
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise | Computational polymer physics |
|
2 h weekly |