Students will be acquainted with models for the interatomic interaction and understand how these interactions can be represented by potentials. They learn how to use methods such as molecular dynamics and kinetic Monte Carlo simulations to calculate the evolution of the atomic structure of materials and the resulting material properties. They understand the importance of the time and length scales in atomic modelling. The successful participants will be able to apply atomistic simulation methods to solve problems in materials science.
Semester: WT 2023/24