Thermal Physics of Nanosystems
Теплофизика наносистем
Course Overview
This course offers a systematic exploration of thermal physics at the nanoscale. It integrates classical continuum theories with cutting-edge atomistic simulations to explain heat transport mechanisms in solids.
Students will master the theoretical framework of Lattice Dynamics and Phonon Transport, while developing practical skills in First-Principles Calculations. By the end of the course, students will be proficient in calculating phonon spectra, density of states, and thermal conductivity for bulk and low-dimensional materials using industry-standard computational tools.
Schedule
Basic definitions and an introduction to nanothermophysics.
Bravais lattices, primitive and conventional cells, Wigner–Seitz cells, reciprocal lattices, and the Brillouin zone.
Deformation, stress, Hooke's law, wave equations, reflection of elastic waves, and Kapitza conductance.
Lattice dynamics, the harmonic approximation, and phonon density of states.
Classical heat capacity, the Einstein and Debye models, and modern refinements.
Course assignment.