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Computing rotational viscosities for linear molecules
Supervisor:Dr Jesper Hansen and Prof Billy Todd
Suitable year level:5th year
Project Description
In this project the student will use molecular dynamics simulations to
compute the rotational viscosity of linear molecules. This transport coefficient
describes how a fluid responds to external torque and comes into play when
using the Navier-Stokes equations of fluid dynamics. The student will use a program that has been
developed by our group and a large part of the project will be concerned with
computations as well as analyses of the results.
Expectations/Assessment
Our group will provide training/teaching necessary. The student will write a
report presenting the results.
Pre-requisite Knowledge
The student should have some background in physics and be interested in fluid
mechanics and statistical mechanics. A good working knowledge of C is essential.
Further details:jhansen @ ict.swin.edu.au
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