529-0483-00L Statistical Physics and Computer Simulation
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | S. Riniker, P. H. Hünenberger |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 529-0483-00 V | Statistische Physik und Computer Simulation nach Bedarf in Englisch Die Vorlesung findet online statt. Informationen und Zoom-Link finden sich auf: https://riniker.ethz.ch/education/StatPhysCSE.html | 2 hrs |
| S. Riniker, P. H. Hünenberger | |||
| 529-0483-00 U | Statistische Physik und Computer Simulation Die Übungen werden online stattfinden. Informationen und Zoom-Links finden sich auf: https://riniker.ethz.ch/education/StatPhysCSE.html | 1 hrs |
| S. Riniker, P. H. Hünenberger |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Principles and applications of statistical mechanics and equilibrium molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo simulation, Stochastic dynamics. Exercises using a MD simulation program to generate ensembles and subsequently calculate ensemble averages. |
| Objective | Introduction to statistical mechanics with the aid of computer simulation, development of skills to carry out statistical mechanical calculations using computers and interpret the results. |
| Content | Principles and applications of statistical mechanics and equilibrium molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo simulation, stochastic dynamics, free energy calculation. Exercises using a MD simulation program to generate ensembles and subsequently calculate ensemble averages. |
| Literature | will be announced in the lecture |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Since the exercises on the computer do convey and test essentially different skills as those being conveyed during the lectures and tested at the written exam, the results of a small programming project will be presented in a 10-minutes talk by pairs of students who had been working on the project. Additional information will be provided in the first lecture. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| In examination block for | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Computational Science and Engineering 2016; Version 27.03.2018 (Examination Block G4) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Computational Science and Engineering 2018; Version 13.12.2022 (Examination Block G4) Bachelor's Programme in Computational Science and Engineering 2012; Version 13.12.2016 (Examination Block G4) |
| ECTS credits | 4 credits |
| Examiners | S. Riniker, P. H. Hünenberger |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 60 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Lernelement: Bei erfolgreicher Durchführung des Studentenprojekts und Präsentation der Ergebnisse kann die Gesamtnote additiv um bis zu 0.25 Notenpunkte verbessert werden. Examination language can be German or English. |
| Written aids | None |
| If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Main link | Lernmaterialien und Informationen |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computational Science and Engineering Bachelor | Block G4 | O |  |
| Computational Science and Engineering Bachelor | Block G4 | O | |