Introduction to Molecular Simulations (CH365)

Programme: 

B.Tech (CH)

Semester: 

Eighth

Category: 

Programme Specific Electives (PSE)

Credits (L-T-P): 

03 (2-0-2)

Content: 

Introduction and basics of molecular simulations model systems, interaction potentials, periodic boundaries, minimum image convention, Equations of motion. Elementary statistical mechanics: ensembles, Boltzmann's distribution, and free energy. Measure and control of temperature and stress in molecular systems. Length and time scale limits of simulation methods. Molecular dynamics of simple model fluids such as hard spheres.Structure of a simulation program and introduction to programming methods. Applications in solids, liquids, and biomolecules. Demonstration using LAMMPS (Large-scale Atomic/Molecular Massively Parallel Simulator).

References: 

Allen, M.P., Tildesley, D.J. Computer Simulation of Liquids, Oxford University Press

Department: 

Chemical Engineering
 

Contact us

Dr. I. Regupathi, Professor and Head
Department of Chemical Engineering, NITK, Surathkal
P. O. Srinivasnagar, Mangalore - 575 025
Karnataka, India.

  • Hot line: +91-0824-2474057

Connect with us

We're on Social Networks. Follow us & get in touch.