Advanced Computational Condensed Matter

3 EC

Semester 2, period 6

5354ACCM3Y

Owner Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree)
Coordinator dr. S. Jabbari Farouji
Part of Master Physics and Astronomy, track Advanced Matter and Energy Physics, Master Physics and Astronomy, track Theoretical Physics, Master Computational Science (Joint Degree), Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree), track General Physics and Astronomy,

Course manual 2024/2025

Course content

In this course, we will teach some basics of molecular dynamics and Brownian dynamics simulations accompanied by some warmup exercises. Afterwards,   students can choose from a selection of advanced computational research projects in condensed matter physics, either related to the simulations of hard or soft condensed matter. Projects can require  writing simulation codes, generating data, post-processing and analyzing the data, and finally presenting the problem and results to the other students in a pedagogical manner. This course is complementary to the courses 'Advanced Numerical Methods in Many-Body Physics' and ' Non-equilibrium Statistical Physics', and is an ideal preparation for larger-scope research projects  which have some computational  components (e.g. Master thesis).  In addition, you have the opportunity to learn to work with high performance computing CPU and GPU clusters.

Study materials

Literature

  • Will be announced.

Objectives

  • Exploring and understanding the physics of a model/problem using numerical simulations.
  • Programming and implementation of algorithms.
  • Working independently on a research project.
  • Production, post-processing, analysis, and interpretation of simulation data.
  • Presentation skills.

Teaching methods

  • Presentation/symposium
  • Self-study
  • Working independently on e.g. a project or thesis
  • Supervision/feedback meeting
  • Lecture
  • Seminar
  • Laptop seminar
  • Computer lab session/practical training

Learning activities

Activity

Number of hours

Self-study

80

Presentations by students

4

Attendance

Requirements concerning attendance (OER-B).

  • In addition to, or instead of, classes in the form of lectures, the elements of the master’s examination programme often include a practical component as defined in article A-1.2 of part A. The course catalogue contains information on the types of classes in each part of the programme. Attendance during practical components is mandatory.

    • Assessment

    Item and weight Details

    Final grade

    Inspection of assessed work

    Contact your supervisor to make an appointment for inspection.

    Fraud and plagiarism

    The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl

    Course structure

    Week Topic
    1

    Lectures  on Molecular dynamics simulations ( brief overview and applications in soft and hard condensed matter)

    Overview and distribution of projects.
    2 Working on projects individually and regular meetings with the supervisor
    3 Working on projects individually and regular meetings with the supervisor
    4 Preparation of the presentation and final presentations by all students

    Contact information

    Coordinator

    • dr. S. Jabbari Farouji