Molecular Dynamics Course
This course builds molecular dynamics expertise from basics, covering Lennard-Jones system setup, optimal time step selection, temperature control with thermostats, detailed analysis of g(r), MSD, energy, and pressure, along with strategies to produce accurate, publication-ready simulations ideal for contemporary physics research and applications.
flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
Gain mastery in molecular dynamics through this comprehensive course focusing on Lennard-Jones systems, reduced units, and simulation setup. You will learn to initialise positions and velocities, select stable time steps, implement thermostats, achieve proper equilibration, compute vital observables like energy, pressure, temperature, MSD, and g(r), evaluate errors, sidestep common mistakes, and deliver polished, publication-quality results confidently.
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Develop skills
- Set up efficient LJ MD simulations by building boxes, assigning velocities, and implementing periodic boundary conditions swiftly.
- Maintain simulation stability by optimising time steps, thermostats, and neighbour lists effectively.
- Calculate essential observables including energy, pressure, temperature, MSD, and g(r) complete with error estimation.
- Examine temperature influences on diffusion, structural properties, and phase transitions accurately.
- Create professional MD reports with justified parameters and high-quality plots suitable for publications.
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