Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics

6 EC

Semester 2, period 5

5254AIMD6Y

Owner Master Chemistry (joint degree)
Coordinator E.J. Meijer
Part of

Course manual 2017/2018

Course content

A recap of notions of Statistical, Classical, and Quantum Mechanics, and Molecular Dynamics (MD) techniques that are essential for the course. Density Functional Theory (DFT) of electronic structure and the concept of DFT-based MD. Implementation of DFT-MD via the Car-Parrinello Lagrangian. Plane-wave pseudopotential description of electronic wave functions in periodic systems. Numerical implementation. Analysis techniques for structural and electronic properties. Applications that highlight the various aspects using a basic Ab Initio MD programme will be an essential part of the course.

Study materials

Other

  • Tutorial.

Objectives

To learn the basic theoretical background and simple applications of Density Functional Theory based Molecular Dynamics.

Teaching methods

  • Lecture
  • Laptop seminar
  • Working independently on e.g. a project or thesis

Lectures, accompanied by computer exercises and a small project.

Learning activities

Activity

Number of hours

Zelfstudie

168

Attendance

The programme does not have requirements concerning attendance (OER-B).

Assessment

Item and weight Details

Final grade

Final grade

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

Weeknummer Onderwerpen Studiestof
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Contact information

Coordinator

  • E.J. Meijer