DFT with SIESTA, Data Visualization, and Sophomore-level CURE Using MIT Atomic-Scale Modeling Toolkit
Explore a comprehensive lecture on utilizing the MIT Atomic-Scale Modeling Toolkit for undergraduate physics education. Learn about implementing density-functional theory (DFT) with SIESTA, data visualization techniques, and a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) for sophomore-level students. Discover how to teach concepts of quantum confinement and 2D materials through hands-on research projects involving heterojunctions. Gain insights into effective visualization methods, including isosurfaces and envelope functions, and understand how to apply these tools in both introductory and advanced physics courses. Follow along with practical examples, student feedback, and a live demonstration of the toolkit's capabilities in modeling atomic-scale phenomena and analyzing bandstructures.