Lesson: particle models

It’s time to study systems made out of point-like objects such as atoms, planets or birds. We learn the basics of molecular dynamics, simulation boundaries and temperature control.

• Use the force
  • forces.py
• Celestial dynamics
  • dynamics.py
• What goes around comes around
  • pbc.py
• The heat is on
  • temp.py
• Fly like a bird
  • flocking.py
• Homework: It’s a gas at the bridge
  • Part I: Theory
  • Part II: Instructions
  • Input syntax
  • Task
  • A4_2dmd.py