Cutting-edge topics in phonon physics including first-principles calculations, anharmonic effects, thermal transport simulations, topological phonons, and phonon engineering. This series prepares students for research at the frontier of phonon science.
This advanced series covers research-level topics in phonon physics, from computational methods used in modern materials discovery to emerging areas like topological phononics. The focus is on connecting theoretical understanding with practical computational tools and current research directions.
Comprehensive treatment of ab initio phonon calculations including density functional perturbation theory (DFPT), frozen phonon method, and modern software tools.
Beyond the harmonic approximation: self-consistent phonon theory, soft modes, structural phase transitions, and finite-temperature phonon properties.
Modern computational approaches to thermal conductivity including iterative BTE solvers, ShengBTE, and machine learning methods for thermal property prediction.
Topological concepts in phonon band structures including Weyl phonons, phononic edge states, and phonon topology in 2D materials and metamaterials.
Strategies for engineering phonon properties including thermoelectric materials, thermal management, phononic crystals, and emerging applications.
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