CASTEP Training Workshop 2019
19th - 23rd August 2019 Oxford University
C60 response density of the first excited electronic state.
This hands-on workshop is targeted towards scientists who wish to use density functional theory (DFT) methods in their research. There will be a particular focus on the prediction of solid-state NMR parameters. However, the workshop will be of interest to researchers from a wide variety of disciplines.
The aim is to teach the basics of ab initio atomistic materials simulation using the CASTEP plane-wave pseudopotential code. The workshop will consist of lectures, demonstrations and practical hands-on sessions using a high-performance compute cluster. Topics to be covered include:
- DFT in the solid state, k-points, Brillouin zones
- Simulations using plane-wave DFT
- Ground-state Structures and Phase stability
- Ab initio lattice dynamics and vibrational spectroscopy (IR, Raman, INS, IXS)
- Simulations for electron microscopy (core-loss and low-loss EELS, imaging)
- Solid-state NMR properties (theory, applications to real materials (disorder dynamics) visualisation of NMR tensors, and links to spin-simulation codes)
- Ab initio Random Structure Searching (AIRSS)
Course Tutors
The course will be taught by
- Dr Albert Bartok-Partay (STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory)
- Prof Stewart Clark (Durham University)
- Dr Phil Hasnip (University of York)
- Dr Dominik Jochym (STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory)
- Dr Andrew Morris (University of Birmingham)
- Dr Rebecca Nicholls (University of Oxford)
- Prof. Chris Pickard (University of Cambridge)
- Prof. Keith Refson (Royal Holloway, University of London)
- Dr Simone Sturniolo (STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory)
- Prof Jonathan Yates (University of Oxford)
Further Details
The workshop is suitable for postgraduate students and researchers who wish to learn the methods of plane-wave pseudopotential simulation and CASTEP. We will assume a reasonable knowledge of quantum mechanics applied to the electronic structure of atoms and molecules and a basic knowledge of solid-state physics.
The workshop is open to all users and potential users of CASTEP.
Application and Practical Details
To apply please complete the following application form Application Deadline 15th July
Pre arrival information (updated 26th June 2019)
Timetable (updated 26th June 2019)
Location: The workshop will be based at the Oxford University IT services. Accommodation and evening meals will be at St Edmund Hall. St Edmund Hall is a small, picturesque college situated in the centre of the city. Oxford has good transport links to the rest of the UK, as well as regular coach services to major UK airports. The accommodation is single occupancy rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Oxford has many hotels if you wish to book your own accommodation, however we cannot provide assistance with this.
Participation Fee: £100 Due to the generous funding from our sponsors CCP-NC and UKCP we able to charge a fixed academic participation fee of £100. This applies to all working for or studying in Universities or government institutions both in the UK and Internationally. The fee includes course materials, refreshments, and conference dinner. For those living outside Oxford 5 nights bed and breakfast at St Edmund Hall is included in this fee (nights of Sunday 18th to Thursday 22nd August). The fee for participants from Industry is £350.
enquiries to castep.workshop@gmail.com