- Brazdova, Veronika & Bowler, David R (2013). Atomistic Computer Simulations - A Practical Guide. Wiley
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Course offered as a part of a programme
Course, master’s level
7.5 credits
Malmö | daytime | 50%
10 November 2025 - 18 January 2026
Course code: MT647E
About the course
The objective of the course is for the student to develop understanding of classical theories and modelling techniques used to simulate scientific material phenomena and mechanisms at the atomic level.
This course is offered as part of programme:
Course content
- Classical empirical potentials and force fields
- Statistical ensembles
- Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics
- Barostats and thermostats
- Integration of equations of motion
- Optimisation algorithms for atom simulations
- Software structure
- Modelling of defects
Entry requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in materials engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry or equivalent. The degree must be equivalent to at least 180 higher education credits.
- At least 22.5 higher education credits in mathematics
- The equivalent of English 6 in Swedish secondary school
- MT640E Materials Engineering,7.5 credits or equivalent
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