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Molecular modeling using force fields

Summary

The aim of the course is to deepen the student's ability to recognize a problem solvable by molecular modeling methods. In the course of the subject will be discussed especially the questions of input experimental data, selection of appropriate modeling strategy, and interpretation results obtained by molecular modeling. Since the molecular modeling using force fields is used, the course is not focused on the electron properties of materials, but on their structure and behavior under given conditions. Practical exercises, which are the main content of the course, are focused on surface modification, intercalation, sorption, miscibility, but also on X-ray diffraction or infrared spectra simulation. The course will also provide students with examples of successful applications of molecular modeling methods in material research.

Literature

SMIT, B. and D. FRENKEL. Understanding molecular simulation: from algorithms to applications. 2nd ed. San Diego: Academic Press, 2002. ISBN 978-0122673511 
HINCHLIFFE, A. Molecular modelling for beginners. 2nd ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2008. ISBN 978-0470513149 
COMBA, P. a T. W. HAMBLEY. Molecular modeling of inorganic compounds. 2nd ed. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH, 2001. ISBN 3-527-297778-2

Advised literature

POSPÍŠIL, M. and M. VETEŠKA. Computational procedures in molecular dynamics. Materials Structure. 2012, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 71-74


Language of instruction čeština, angličtina
Code 635-0962
Abbreviation MMSP
Course title Molecular modeling using force fields
Coordinating department Department of Thermal Engineering
Course coordinator doc. Ing. Jonáš Tokarský, Ph.D.