Introduction to the Theory of Lattice Vibrations and their Ab Initio Calculation
Subject taught by Ion Errea
Online course given at the University of Science and Technology Beijing about the theory of lattice dynamics. The course includes theoretical lectures as well as hands-on lectures.
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Details of the course
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Electrons and ions in solids
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Classical theory of lattice vibrations
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Quantum theory of lattice vibrations
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Calculation of harmonic phonons with density-functional theory or other methods
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Hands-on tutorial on the calculation of harmonic phonons with DFT
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Measuring phonons and the problems of the harmonic approximation
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Anharmonicity beyond perturbation theory: the SSCHA method
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Hands-on tutorial on the SSCHA method
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Quantum and anharmonic effects in superhydrides
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CDW and ferroelectric transitions