Computational Physics - Session 12 (post test)

What is the main purpose of computational physics in material science?

• To conduct experiments on materials in the laboratory

• To visualize material structures without using simulations

• To solve complex material problems using mathematical modeling and simulations

• To analyze historical data of materials manually

Which of the following is commonly used to calculate the electronic structure of materials?

• Finite Element Method (FEM)

• Molecular Dynamics (MD)

• Density Functional Theory (DFT)

• Monte Carlo Simulation

What is the advantage of using Monte Carlo simulations in material physics?

• High precision in solving deterministic equations

• Easy handling of stochastic processes in material behavior

• Faster computations compared to DFT for quantum mechanical problems

• Elimination of the need for experimental data

In molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, which property is typically calculated to study the thermal behavior of a material?

• Electrical conductivity

• Heat capacity

• Magnetic susceptibility

• Bandgap energy

Which of the following software is widely used for simulating materials using Density Functional Theory (DFT)?

• COMSOL Multiphysics

• LAMMPS

• Quantum ESPRESSO

• MATLAB

In your opinion, what learning material did you understand the most today?

What learning material do you think you didn't understand today?