Computational Nanoscience
Spring 2009 Homework
Homework Assignments (will be linked when homework is given)
Homework #1 Solutions: hw1_solutions.pdf
Homework #2 Solutions: hw2_solutions.pdf
Homework #3 Solutions: hw3_solutions.pdf
Homework #4 Solutions: hw4_solutions.pdf
Homework #5 Solutions: hw5_solutions.pdf
Some Notes on the Homework for the Class
The homework simulations should be run online using the nanoHUB. The simulation homework assignments for this class are to be conducted online via the nanoHUB project. You can access the nanoHUB online at http://www.nanohub.org.
In order to use the nanoHUB, you will need to create an account with a login name and password. Once you have an account, you can play around a little. There are a variety of educational and research tools available. These include simulation tools which you can run and lectures which you can listen to and watch online.
We have created a tool on the nanoHUB known as "Berkeley Computational Nanoscience Class Tools". All of the homework assignments can be completed by using this tool. To access the tool, log into your nanoHUB account and click on "All Tools". Scroll down and click on "Berkeley Computational Nanoscience Class Tools". The tool should open on your screen, from which you can choose the particular simulation you need from the drop-down menu.
There are some quirks to using the nanoHUB of which you should be aware. In particular, the nanoHUB tools do not work well with Mozilla or Mozilla/Firefox on a Mac, so we recommend using Safari. On Windows, Internet Explorer works best.
Note: For some of the homework assignments, you will want to visualize atomic structures and watch movies. You can use the Jmol Java applet or any other visualization code such as VMD or XCrySDen for this.