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: |
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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.