Organizers: Mikko Karttunen, Helsinki Ilpo Vattulainen, Helsinki Ari Lukkarinen, Helsinki

This Summer School concentrates on novel computer simulation techniques proposed for, and used in, studies of complex molecules and soft matter systems. Examples of these methods include the Dissipative Particle Dynamics, the Malevanets-Kapral method, and Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics. Further topics of the Summer School include hybrid methods, hydrodynamics, and electrostatics. A closely related topic of coarse-graining in time and space will be given plenty of attention during the school.

Currently, there are no textbooks that cover these ideas & methods. This Summer School aims to fill that gap and to provide a good starting point for graduate students and young researchers who wish to apply them for large-scale studies of soft matter systems.

Format of the School: The School aims to provide the participants with a concise statistical mechanics description of the methods. This analytical approach is complemented with hands-on computer exercises whose role in the Summer School is important.

Email: softsimu2002@lce.hut.fi

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