CMP6362: Numerical Methods II

Aim: This module aims to teach students in second year Condensed Matte Physics. It will build from the NUM1 course that was taught in the first year and is especially designed for students in the Condensed Matter Physics section aiming at specializing in the areas of computational physics and chemistry.

Content: Students will be taught about more advanced simulation techniques such as Molecular Dynamics and Monte Carlo both from a classical and quantum perspective with particular emphasis on applications in solid-state physics, organic and inorganic molecular systems and the modeling of biological systems. Besides sharpening their programming skills with more challenging numerical problems, students will also be exposed to state-of-the-art open source packages that allow for the simulation/modeling of complex systems with a particular emphasis on biomolecular simulations.