Universität Wien

262009 VO Computational Concepts in Statistical Physics (2024S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
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We 08.05. 09:45-11:15 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02

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Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 06.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Wednesday 13.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Wednesday 20.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Wednesday 10.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Wednesday 17.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Wednesday 24.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Wednesday 15.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Wednesday 22.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Wednesday 29.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Wednesday 05.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Wednesday 12.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Wednesday 19.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course consists of three parts. First we will make a brief introduction in Statistical Mechanics that is necessary for understanding Monte Carlo (MC) and Molecular Dynamics (MD). Second part is about simulations. I will tell about basic concepts behind MC and MD with emphasis on Soft matter Physics. After that each of the participants will get an individual project to work on. While first two parts are lectures, the last part is hands-on. The basic book is by Frenkel and Smit, "Understanding Molecular Simulation".

The main aim is to get experience in simulating soft matter and analysing the data, as well as understanding the basic concepts and methods.

Assessment and permitted materials

The exam is the oral presentation of your project. During the presentation one has to be ready to be asked for codes, and for explanations of the latter, along with questions about methods and statistical physics behind.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Without a successfully presented project the exam cannot be passed.

Examination topics

Statistical Mechanics that is necessary for understanding Monte Carlo (MC) and Molecular Dynamics (MD); methods themselves; understanding of the program for the project.

Reading list

Frenkel and Smit, "Understanding Molecular Simulation"

Association in the course directory

PM-ACS, M-ERG

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