The course focuses on teaching elementary Statistical Mechanics applied to the prediction of equilibrium and non-equilibrium properties of simple fluids and polymers. The primary tool we will use is numerical simulations, employing both Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics schemes.
Most homework is based on implementing and producing simulation results for simple model potentials.
Programs to be distributed for the homework assignments will be available on the course web site. The graduate version of the course will include more advanced computing assignments. Sampling Canonical Ensemble Grand Canonical MC 3.