1. General information about the module
- Module code: PHY0635
- Vietnamese module designation: CHUYÊN ĐỀ MỚI
- English module designation: Special Topics
- Credit points: 3
- Workload:
- Contact Hours: Lectures, lesson: 30 hours
- Lab works, project, seminar: 30 hours
- Exercise: 0
- Private study: 90 hours
- Type of module: Specialization
- Required and recommended prerequisites for joining the module: None
- 2. Brief description of the modules
The "New Topic" course is a specialized course designed to introduce students to the latest advancements, research, and developments in their field of study. This course offers flexibility, allowing students to choose from a variety of topics, including online and offline learning options. Students will gain knowledge of new concepts, technologies, and skills, and participate in hands-on activities such as discussions, practical exercises, evaluations, and presentations. Additionally, this course fosters students' abilities to read scientific literature, analyze and solve problems, and conduct independent research.
One of the topics that students can choose in this course is to study the electrical or magnetic properties of materials through simulations using the Quantum Espresso software. Quantum Espresso is a powerful tool in the field of computational material science. With the support of Density Functional Theory (DFT), Quantum Espresso allows the calculation of electronic properties, structures, and energies of materials, from simple compounds to complex systems. Notably, Quantum Espresso is designed for parallel computing, which helps speed up calculations and handle large systems. Additionally, Quantum Espresso supports a range of features and additional utilities, making it easy for users to use and analyze computational results. Therefore, Quantum Espresso has become a useful tool for scientists and engineers in various fields such as materials science, chemistry, biology, and energy.