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  1. Illinois PHYS 466, Lecture 7: Dynamical Correlations & Transport Coefficients

    02 Mar 2009 | Contributor(s):: David M. Ceperley

    Dynamical correlations and transport coefficientsDynamics is why we do molecular dynamics! Perturbation theory Linear-response theory Diffusion constants, velocity-velocity auto correlation fct. Transport coefficients Diffusion: Particle flux Viscosity: Stress tensor Heat transport: energy...

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  3. Illinois PHYS 466, Lecture 5: Interatomic Potentials

    18 Feb 2009 | Contributor(s):: David M. Ceperley

    Interatomic Potentials Before we can start a simulation, we need the model! Interaction between atoms and molecules is determined by quantum mechanics But we don’t know V(R)!Content: The electronic-structure problem Born-Oppenheimer (1927) Approximation Semi-empirical potentials Atom-Atom...

  4. Illinois ECE 598EP Lecture 3.1 - Hot Chips: Electrons and Phonons

    17 Feb 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Eric Pop, Omar N Sobh

    Electrons and Phonons

  5. Illinois Center for Cellular Mechanics: Discovery through the Computational Microscope

    11 Feb 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Klaus Schulten

    Computational MicroscopeAll-atom molecular dynamics simulations have become increasingly popular as a toolto investigate protein function and dynamics. However, researchers are usuallyconcerned about the short time scales covered by simulations, the apparentimpossibility to model large and...

  6. Illinois PHYS 466, Lecture 4: Molecular Dynamics

    05 Feb 2009 | | Contributor(s):: David M. Ceperley

    Molecular Dynamics What to choose in an integrator The Verlet algorithm Boundary Conditions in Space and time Reading assignment: Frenkel and Smit Chapter 4 Content: Characteristics of simulations The Verlet Algorithm Higher Order Methods? Quote from Berendsen Long-term stability of Verlet...

  7. Illinois ECE 598EP Lecture 1 - Hot Chips: Atoms to Heat Sinks

    29 Jan 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Eric Pop

    IntroductionContent: The Big Picture Another CPU without a Heat Sink Thermal Management Methods Impact on People and Environment Packaging cost IBM S/390 refrigeration and processor packaging Intel Itanium and Pentium 4packaging Graphics Cards Under/Overclocking Environment A More Detailed Look...

  8. Illinois PHYS 466, Lecture 3: Basics of Statistical Mechanics

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

    Basics of Statistical Mechanics Review of ensembles Microcanonical, canonical, Maxwell-Boltzmann Constant pressure, temperature, volume,… Thermodynamic limit Ergodicity (see online notes also) Reading assignment: Frenkel and Smit pgs. 1-22.Content: The Fundamentals according to Newton “Molecular...

  9. Illinois MatSE 280 Introduction to Engineering Materials, Lecture 9: Mechanical Failures

    09 Jan 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Duane Douglas Johnson, Omar N Sobh

    Mechanical Failure: temperature, stress, cyclic and loading effectISSUES TO ADDRESS... How do cracks that lead to failure form? How is fracture resistance quantified? How do the fracture resistances of the different material classes compare? How do we estimate the stress to fracture? How do...

  10. Illinois MatSE485/Phys466/CSE485 - Atomic-Scale Simulation

    27 Jan 2009 | | 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, physics, chemistry, and biology. THE EMPHASIS will be on connections between the simulation...

  11. Illinois PHYS 466, Lecture 1: Introduction

    28 Jan 2009 | | 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 Complexity Estimation of Computer Time and Size Challenges of Simulation: Multi-scale computational materials research Short...

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

    15 Jan 2009 | | 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 kids conduct their own inquiry-based investigations, modeling the inquiry process and communicating the...

  13. Thermoelectric Power Factor Calculator for Superlattices

    18 Oct 2008 | | 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

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

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

    Mechanical PropertiesWhy Mechanical Properties? Need to design materials that will withstand applied load and in-service uses for ... Space exploration, Bridges for autos and people, skyscrapers, MEMS devices, Space elevator?Content: Stress and strain Elastic and Plastic Deformation of Metals...

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

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

    Diffusion in SolidsISSUES TO ADDRESS... How does diffusion occur? How can the rate of diffusion be predicted forsome simple cases? How does diffusion depend on structure and temperatureContent Diffusion- Steady and Non-Steady State Simple Diffusion Inter-diffusion Self-diffusion...

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

    14 Nov 2008 | | 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 Steps Dislocations: Screw, Edge and Mixed (in handout) Formation of Steps from Screw and Edge...

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

    14 Nov 2008 | | 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 material properties? Are defects undesirableGiven masses or atomic weights of two or more elements in an alloy,...

  18. Thermoelectric Power Factor Calculator for Nanocrystalline Composites

    18 Oct 2008 | | 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

  19. nano-Materials Simulation Toolkit Quick Demo

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

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

  20. Vasco Teixeira Research Projects on Nanocomposite and Nanolayered PVD Functional Coatings

    09 Oct 2008 | | 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 Plastic Devices-Thermochromic thin films-Nanolayered and nano-graded coatings – Solar selective...