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Introduction to Modeling and Simulation

Materials Science and Engineering MIT CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 11 lectures

This subject provides an introduction to modeling and simulation, covering continuum methods, atomistic and molecular simulation, and quantum mechanics. Hands-on training is provided in the fundamentals and applications of these methods to key engineering problems. The lectures provide exposure to areas of application based on the scientific exploitation of the power of computation. We use web based applets for simulations, thus extensive programming skills are not required.

Syllabus

  1. 1 Lecture 0: Introduction to Part II: Quantum Mechanical Methods
  2. 2 Lecture 1: It's a Quantum World: The Theory of Quantum Mechanics
  3. 3 Lecture 2: Practice Makes Perfect
  4. 4 Lecture 3: From Many-Body to Single-Particle: Quantum Modeling of Molecules
  5. 5 Lecture 4: Application of Quantum Modeling of Molecules: Solar Thermal Fuels
  6. 6 Lecture 5: Application of Quantum Modeling of Molecules: Solar Thermal Fuels (cont.)
  7. 7 Lecture 6: Hydrogen Storage, and Atoms to Molecules
  8. 8 Lecture 7: Quantum Modeling of Solids: Basic Properties
  9. 9 Lecture 8: Advanced Properties of Materials: What else can we do?
  10. 10 Lecture 9: Some Review and Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics
  11. 11 Lecture 10: Solar Photovoltaics

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