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Molecular dynamics simulations of oscillatory flows
Supervisor:Dr Jesper Hansen and Prof Billy Todd
Suitable year level:3rd-5th year
Project Description
Molecular dynamics simulations have proven to be an extremely valuable tool
for studying many complex systems on small time and length scales, for example
fluids flowing in nanotubes. This project will extent earlier investigations
of oscillatory flows in nanotubes. Until now such flows have only been studied
for a single component fluid. Our group is interested in the situation where the
fluid is composed of more than one species of molecules. We expect exciting and rich dynamical behavior of such systems with widespread applications.
The student will use an existing computer program to perform this study
and the main work load will be concerned with analysing and understanding the
results.
Expectations/Assessment
The student will learn about elementary fluid dynamics and molecular simulation.
A final report presenting the results will be required.
Pre-requisite Knowledge
Our group will provide the necessary training of the student depending on
her/his interests and knowledge. A good working knowledge of C is essential.
Further details:jhansen @ ict.swin.edu.au
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