PROF, ASOC - Paul Rulis
Prof. Paul Rulisrulisp@umkc.edu
In grade school we learn about the differences between gases, liquids, and solids by considering atoms as balls that are far, near, or stuck to each other. Obviously this model is insufficient to explain the great variety of phenomena seen in materials. "Band Structure Diagrams" are one of the primary methods that are used by condensed matter physicists to understand the electronic structure of solids and thereby explain observed phenomena. These figures contain a lot of intuitive information but, to the untrained eye they are difficult to interpret. The purpose of this project is to develop a computer program that allows a user to graphically explore the electronic structure of a solid.
UMKC, Flarsheim Hall
The student *does not* need to be a physics major. Computer programming experience in some language (e.g. C, Fortran, Python, Perl, etc.) is required. Enthusiasm for learning new data storage / data manipulation methods (and possibly new programming languages) is required. Completion of either the 210/220 or 240/250 sequence of introductory physics courses (or a similar series from another institution) is strongly desired. It will be helpful - but it is not required - to have taken some upper division courses in your degree field to increase your experience with technical challenges.
Feb 28, 2021
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