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MM8407 - Advanced Simulation Methods in Many-particle Systems

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral examination 100/100

Course content

The course covers advanced simulation methods in many-particle systems applied to, amongst others classical fluids and spin systems. The course provides a theoretical basis for both basic and advanced techniques as well as practical experience with application of molecular-dynamics and Monte-Carlo simulations.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • Monte-Carlo and molecular dynamics algorithms.
  • Approaches for modelling the properties and dynamics of the particles in simulations.
  • Basic and advanced methods for speeding up simulations.

Skills:

  • Be able to use several tools used in simulation methods in statistical physics.
  • Be able to write well-optimised programs for molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations.
  • Be able to decide the applicability of different methods of simulating problems within statistical physics.

General Competence: Be able to communicate and present obtained knowledge.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, exercises.

Programming project.

If there are less than 4 registered students, the course coordinator will decide whether the course will take place.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises
  • Programming project

Further on evaluation

In case of re-take, compulsory work requirements from previous years can be approved by the institute.

Required previous knowledge

All students taking this course must be enrolled in a ph.d program at NTNU or a different university.

An introductory programming course and statistical physics, thermodynamics, or equivalent.

Course materials

Understanding Molecular Simulation, by Daan Frenkel and Berend Smit. Other material that will be provided.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Materials
  • Materials Science and Solid State Physics
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Physics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100 2023-12-08 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oral examination 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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