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Basic Introduction to Molecular Dynamics

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Explore the fundamentals of Molecular Dynamics (MD) in this 45-minute introductory lecture from NPTEL-NOC IITM. Delve into key concepts including the LAMMPS webpage, visualization techniques, general input structure, and interatomic potentials. Learn about forces on atoms, cluster potentials, the Lennard-Jones potential, cut-off radius, and Periodic Boundary Conditions. Gain essential knowledge to begin your journey into the world of molecular dynamics simulations.

Syllabus

Introduction
LAMMPS webpage
Visualization
General input structure
Interatomic potentials
Forces on atoms
Cluster potentials V
Lennard-Jones potential
Cut-off radius
Periodic Boundary Conditions

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NPTEL-NOC IITM

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  • Alexandra Berlizeva
    I'm student from Sechenov University, study in Moscow. And I really needed to understand bases of MD for my diploma work, because we didn't have this subject in our program.. And this course was very good to listen! My dream is to have such teachers and such lessons.
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