MSE 611 - Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, Phase Transformations, and Material Simulations at Small Length Scales

3 Credit Hours

Covers fundamentals of thermodynamics of materials at small length scales, particularly as related to the dynamics of phase transformations. Topics will include fundamentals of statistical mechanics, mean-field Landau theory of phase transformations, and dynamics of phase transformations. Basics will be illustrated using various simulation methods, including molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo simulations, and phase-field modeling. Topics will be chosen according to time and student’s interests.
Recommended Background: 513.
Comment(s): Prior knowledge may satisfy prerequisites, with consent of instructor.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

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MSE 611 - Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, Phase Transformations, and Material Simulations at Small Length Scales