Atomistic Material Science

03 Nov 2011 | Courses | Contributor(s): Alejandro Strachan

This course introduces first principles electronic structure calculations of materials properties and the concept of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of materials focusing on the physics and …

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Atomic Picture of Plastic Deformation in Metals via Online Molecular Dynamics Simulations

01 Jun 2011 | Courses | Contributor(s): Alejandro Strachan

The main goal of this learning module is to introduce students to the atomic-level processes responsible for plastic deformation in crystalline metals and help them develop a more intuitive …

https://nanohub.org/resources/8037

MSE 405 Physics of Solids

29 Jan 2011 | Courses | Contributor(s): Mark Hersam

Introduction to quantum mechanics and solid state physics. Specific topics include free electron behavior, potential energy wells and barriers, energy band theory, phonons, and electrical properties …

https://nanohub.org/resources/10084

Tutorial 3: Materials Simulation by First-Principles Density Functional Theory

14 Sep 2010 | Courses | Contributor(s): Umesh V. Waghmare

This two-part lecture will provide an introduction to first-principles density functional theory based methods for simulation of materials, with a focus on determination of interatomic force …

https://nanohub.org/resources/9716

ME 597/PHYS 570: Fundamentals of Atomic Force Microscopy (Fall 2010)

01 Sep 2010 | Courses | Contributor(s): Ron Reifenberger, Arvind Raman

Fall 2010 A course for students interested in learning the fundamentals underlying Atomic Force Microscopy.

https://nanohub.org/resources/9598

Short Course on Molecular Dynamics Simulation

13 Oct 2009 | Courses | Contributor(s): Ashlie Martini

This set of ten presentations accompanied a graduate level course on Molecular Dynamics simulation. The specific objective of the course (and the presentations) is to provide: 1. Awareness of the …

https://nanohub.org/resources/7570

ME 597/PHYS 570: Fundamentals of Atomic Force Microscopy (Fall 2009)

03 Sep 2009 | Courses | Contributor(s): Ron Reifenberger, Arvind Raman

A course for students interested in learning the fundamentals underlying Atomic Force Microscopy.

https://nanohub.org/resources/7320

ECET 499N: Introduction to Nanotechnology

30 Mar 2009 | Courses | Contributor(s): Helen McNally

An introduction to the emerging area of nanotechnology will be studied. The primary focus will be on the technologies of nanotechnology, with specific emphasis on electronics and electrical …

https://nanohub.org/resources/6583

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, …

https://nanohub.org/resources/6164

MSE 597G An Introduction to Molecular Dynamics

13 Nov 2008 | Courses | Contributor(s): Alejandro Strachan

The goal of this short course is to provide an introduction to the theory and algorithms behind MD simulations, describe some of the most exciting recent developments in the field and exemplify with …

https://nanohub.org/resources/5838

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 …

https://nanohub.org/resources/5220

MSE 582 Transmission Electron Microscopy Skills

28 Jan 2008 | Courses | Contributor(s): Eric Stach

Practical introduction to the operation of transmission electron microscopes. Microscope design and function; imaging and diffraction modes and image content; instrument operation. Required of all …

https://nanohub.org/resources/3777

Lectures on Molecular Dynamics Modeling of Materials

09 Jan 2008 | Courses | Contributor(s): Alejandro Strachan

Molecular dynamics simulations are playing an increasingly important role in many areas of science and engineering, from biology and pharmacy to nanoelectronics and structural materials. Recent …

https://nanohub.org/resources/3675

MSE 376 Nanomaterials

24 Oct 2006 | Courses | Contributor(s): Mark Hersam

"Nanomaterials," is an interdisciplinary introduction to processing, structure, and properties of materials at the nanometer length scale. The course will cover recent breakthroughs and assess …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1914

Quantum Transport: Atom to Transistor (Spring 2004)

23 May 2006 | Courses | Contributor(s): Supriyo Datta

The development of "nanotechnology" has made it possible to engineer materials and devices on a length scale as small as several nanometers (atomic distances are ~ 0.1 nm). The properties of such …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1490

Curriculum on Nanotechnology

27 Jan 2005 | Courses

To exploit the opportunities that nanoscience is giving us, engineers will need to learn how to think about materials, devices, circuits, and systems in new ways. The NCN seeks to bring the new …

https://nanohub.org/resources/100