Second IDEA League Summer School 2007
"Multiscale Modelling in Materials Science and Engineering"
July 23 - 28, 2007
Eifel Mountains, Germany
In
recent years, modelling and simulation has become a most valuable tool
to complement theory and experiment in order to further our
understanding of complex phenomena in materials science. Also,
modelling and simulation plays an important role in the development of
new materials and optimization of materials processing. The broad range
of length scales to be addressed in materials science, which ranges
from atomistic to macroscopic dimensions, requires the development of a
variety of modelling tools, from electron density functional theory to
finite element methods.This summer school covers the theoretical and
numerical basis of the most important simulation techniques: Finite Element Method, Molecular Dynamics, Monte Carlo Simulation, Electron Density Functional Theory (ab initio method) and Phase Field Method.
For this purpose, renowned scientists in this field will give lectures
and demonstrations of respective computer codes. The students will
learn to assess which numerical method is appropriate for performing
simulations at various length scales and how they can be coupled and
applied. Further, a computer lab will be available where students will
solve assigned problems by using the introduced simulation techniques.
Scientists from industry laboratories will report on the need and use
of such codes in current materials processing and alloy
development.This summer school will bring together leaders in the
respective fields with Master students, PhD students, post-docs as well
as professionals in material-oriented fields of work. Headed by RWTH
Aachen University, Germany, this summer school is sponsored by the IDEA
League, an alliance between the five leading technical universities in
Europe, including Imperial College of London, ETH Zurich, Technical
University Delft, RWTH Aachen University and ParisTech.
