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2016 IMECE Tutorials on Phonon Transport Modeling
Courses | 04 Jan 2017 | Contributor(s):: Alan McGaughey, Xiulin Ruan
Advances in theoretical methodologies and computational power in the last fifteen years have enabled the prediction of phonon properties with high resolution and fidelity. Notably, the use of molecular dynamics simulations, lattice dynamics calculations, density functional theory calculations,...
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Atomic Picture of Plastic Deformation in Metals via Online Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Courses | 01 Jun 2011 | 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 understanding of how materials work at molecular scales. The module consists of: i) Two introductory...
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Atomistic Material Science
Courses | 03 Nov 2011 | 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 approximations underlying the simulations and interpretation of their results.
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Curriculum on Nanotechnology
Courses | 27 Jan 2005
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 understanding emerging from research in nanoscience into the graduate and undergraduate curriculum. The...
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ECET 499N: Introduction to Nanotechnology
Courses | 30 Mar 2009 | 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 measurements. Instruments and techniques used in nanotechnology will be described and explored which...
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Illinois MATSE 280: Introduction to Engineering Materials
Courses | 18 Aug 2008 | 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 diagrams, properties and processing of materials. Case studies are used when...
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Illinois MatSE485/Phys466/CSE485 - Atomic-Scale Simulation
Courses | 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...
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Lectures on Molecular Dynamics Modeling of Materials
Courses | 09 Jan 2008 | 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 breakthroughs in methodologies and in first principles-based interatomic potentials significantly...
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Machine Learning in Materials Science: Image Analysis Using Convolutional Neural Networks in MatCNN
Courses | 03 Nov 2021 | Contributor(s):: Tiberiu Stan, Jim James, Nathan Pruyne, Marcus Schwarting, Jiwon Yeom, Peter Voorhees, Ben J Blaiszik, Ian Foster, Jonathan D Emery
This course introduces fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence within the context of materials science and image segmentation. The two-week module was taught as part of a Computational Methods in Materials Science course at Northwestern University. The module is aimed at...
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ME 597/PHYS 570: Fundamentals of Atomic Force Microscopy (Fall 2009)
Courses | 03 Sep 2009 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger, Arvind Raman
A course for students interested in learning the fundamentals underlying Atomic Force Microscopy.
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ME 597/PHYS 570: Fundamentals of Atomic Force Microscopy (Fall 2010)
Courses | 01 Sep 2010 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger, Arvind Raman
Fall 2010 A course for students interested in learning the fundamentals underlying Atomic Force Microscopy.
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ME 697R: Computation Methods for Nanoscale Energy Transport
Courses | 21 Aug 2019 | Contributor(s):: Xiulin Ruan
Fall 2019 This Course is in productionThis course provides a detailed presentation of the computational methods used to treat energy transport and conversion in the atomic and nanoscales. The methods include lattice dynamics, molecular dynamics, first principles calculations, Boltzmann transport...
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MSE 376 Nanomaterials
Courses | 24 Oct 2006 | Contributor(s):: Mark C. 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 the impact of this burgeoning field. Specific nanofabrication topics include epitaxy, beam...
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MSE 405 Physics of Solids
Courses | 29 Nov 2010 | Contributor(s):: Mark C. 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 of metals and semiconductors. This course develops many concepts of fundamental interest to...
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MSE 498: Computational Materials Science and Engineering
Courses | 29 Mar 2015 | Contributor(s):: Andrew Ferguson
This new course will give students hands-on experience with popular computational materials science and engineering software through a series of projects in: electronic structure calculation (e.g., VASP), molecular simulation (e.g., GROMACS), phase diagram modeling (e.g.,...
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MSE 582 Transmission Electron Microscopy Skills
Courses | 28 Jan 2008 | 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 students who use the TEM in their research.
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MSE 597G An Introduction to Molecular Dynamics
Courses | 13 Nov 2008 | 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 a few applications applications. The series also includes a tutorial on the nanoMATERIALS...
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MSE 597H: Introduction to the Materials Science of Rechargeable Batteries
Courses | 06 Sep 2013 | Contributor(s):: R. Edwin Garcia
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MSEN 201 Introduction to Materials Science & Engineering
Courses | 13 Feb 2019 | Contributor(s):: Patrick J Shamberger
Fundamental principles of materials science and engineering and their application toward complex engineering challenges; relationship between materials structure and structural and functional properties of engineered materials; property-performance relationships; principle classes of materials,...
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NACK Unit 3: Materials in Nanotechnology
Courses | 14 May 2015 | Contributor(s):: NACK Network
This course is an in-depth, hands-on exposure to the producing and tailoring of the materials used in nanofabrication. The course will cover chemical materials production techniques such as colloidal chemistry; atmosphere, low-pressure and plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition;...