PHYS741 COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE I
| Course Code: |
2300741 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(2-2) |
| ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
| Department: |
Physics |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
PhD |
| Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. HANDE TOFFOLÝ |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall Semesters. |
Course Content
Introduction to computational methods in modern solid state physics and materials science. Ground state density functional theory and classical/ab initio molecular dynamics. Solid-state theory based approach with and emphasis on the calculation of basic materials properties from an atomistic point of view. Theoretical background supplemented by exercises in the laboratory.
