Illinois MatSE485/Phys466/CSE485 - Atomic-Scale Simulation

27 Jan 2009 | Courses | Contributor(s): David M. Ceperley

THE OBJECTIVE is to learn and apply fundamental techniques used in (primarily classical) simulations in order to help understand and predict properties of microscopic systems in materials science, …

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Illinois PHYS 466, Lecture 1: Introduction

28 Jan 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): David M. Ceperley

Introduction to Simulation Content: Why do simulations? Moore's law Two Simulation Modes Dirac, 1929 Challenges of Simulation: Physical and mathematical underpinnings …

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DragonflyTV Nano – Using the Power of Television to Introduce Middle School Children to Nanotechnology

15 Jan 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Richard Hudson, Joan Freese, Angie Prindle, Lisa Regalla

DragonflyTV is a PBS science series for children, broadcast nationwide and on the internet. DragonflyTV models authentic science inquiry through its unique approach: In each episode, ordinary …

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Thermoelectric Power Factor Calculator for Superlattices

18 Oct 2008 | Tools | Contributor(s): Terence Musho, Greg Walker

Quantum Simulation of the Seebeck Coefficient and Electrical Conductivity in 1D Superlattice Structures using Non-Equilibrium Green's Functions

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Illinois MatSE 280 Introduction to Engineering Materials, Lecture 7: Mechanical Properties

15 Dec 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Duane Douglas Johnson, Omar N Sobh

Mechanical Properties Why Mechanical Properties? Need to design materials that will withstand applied load and in-service uses for ... Space exploration, Bridges for autos and people, …

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Illinois MATSE 280 Introduction to Engineering Materials, Lecture 6: Diffusion in Solids

19 Nov 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Duane Douglas Johnson, Omar N Sobh

Diffusion in Solids ISSUES TO ADDRESS... How does diffusion occur? How can the rate of diffusion be predicted forsome simple cases? How does diffusion depend on structure and temperature …

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Illinois MATSE 280 Introduction to Engineering Materials, Lecture 5 - Part 2 : Line Defects, Dislocations and their Scale

14 Nov 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Duane Douglas Johnson, Omar N Sobh

Imperfections in Solids (Continue) Content: Line Defects: Dislocations and their Scale Line Defects: Dislocations Incremental Slip and Bond Breaking Edge Dislocations Exiting Crystal Form …

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Illinois MATSE 280 Introduction to Engineering Materials, Lecture 5 - Part 1 : Imperfections in Solids

14 Nov 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Duane Douglas Johnson, Omar N Sobh

Imperfections in Solids ISSUES TO ADDRESS... What types of defects arise in solids? Describe them Can the number and type of defects be varied and controlled? How do defects affect …

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Thermoelectric Power Factor Calculator for Nanocrystalline Composites

18 Oct 2008 | Tools | Contributor(s): Terence Musho, Greg Walker

Quantum Simulation of the Seebeck Coefficient and Electrical Conductivity in a 2D Nanocrystalline Composite Structure using Non-Equilibrium Green's Functions

https://nanohub.org/resources/nccpf

nano-Materials Simulation Toolkit Quick Demo

18 Oct 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Alejandro Strachan

Demonstraton of the nanoHUB tool "nano-Materials Simulation Toolkit."

https://nanohub.org/resources/5613

Vasco Teixeira Research Projects on Nanocomposite and Nanolayered PVD Functional Coatings

09 Oct 2008 | Publications | Contributor(s): Vasco Teixeira

Short powerpoint presentation for 2004-2008 Research Projects. -Smart multilayered coatings – smart windows -NANOEFFECT: Nanocomposites with High Colouration Efficiency for Electrochromic Smart …

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Illinois MATSE 280 Introduction to Engineering Materials, Lecture 4 : Polymer Structures

04 Oct 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Duane Douglas Johnson, Omar N Sobh

Issues to Address... What are the basic Classification? Monomers and chemical groups? Nomenclature? …

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Illinois MATSE 280 Introduction to Engineering Materials, Lecture 3 Part 4: Structures via Diffusion

28 Sep 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Duane Douglas Johnson, Omar N Sobh

Structures via Diffraction Goals Define basic ideas of diffraction (using x-ray, electrons, or neutrons, which, although they are particles, they can behave as waves) and show how to …

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Illinois MATSE 280 Introduction to Engineering Materials, Lecture 3 Part 3: Crystallographic Points, Directions, and Planes

22 Sep 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Duane Douglas Johnson, Omar N Sobh

Crystallographic Points, Directions, and Planes Issues to Address... How to define points, directions, planes, as well as linear, planar, and volume densities Define basic terms and give …

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Illinois MATSE 280 Introduction to Engineering Materials, Lecture 3 Part 2: Structure of Ceramics

21 Sep 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Duane Douglas Johnson, Omar N Sobh

Structure of Ceramics Issues to Address... Structures of ceramic materials: How do they differ from that of metals? Define basic terms and give examples of each: Lattice …

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Illinois MATSE 280 Introduction to Engineering Materials, Lecture 3 Part 1: Structure of Metals and Ceramics

19 Sep 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Duane Douglas Johnson, Omar N Sobh

Structures of Metals and Ceramics Goals Define basic terms and give examples of each: Lattice Basis Atoms (Decorations or Motifs) Crystal Structure …

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Illinois MatSE 280 Introduction to Engineering Materials, Lecture 2: Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding

18 Aug 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Duane Douglas Johnson, Omar N Sobh

Refortify your chemistry - Atomic scale structures Goals Define basic concepts: Filling of Atomic Energy Levels: Pauli Exclusion Principle Atomic Orbitals (s-, p-, d-, and f- type …

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Illinois MATSE 280: Introduction to Engineering Materials

18 Aug 2008 | Courses | Contributor(s): Duane Douglas Johnson

This course introduces you to the materials science and engineering of metals, ceramics, polymers, and electronic materials. Topics include: bonding, crystallography, imperfections, phase …

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Virtual Kinetics of Materials Laboratory : Polycrystalline Growth and Coarsening

29 Jul 2008 | Tools | Contributor(s): Michael Waters, R. Edwin Garci­a, Alex Bartol

Simulates Growth, Impingement, and Coarsening of a Two Dimensional Polycrystal

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Illinois MatSE 280 Introduction to Engineering Materials, Lecture 1: Materials: Their Properties and Failures

14 Aug 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Duane Douglas Johnson, Omar N Sobh

"Because without materials, there is no engineering" In this lecture we will discuss the following: - Units of Length - Six Major Classes of Materials - Periodic Table of Elements - Properties …

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