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Introduction to Density Functional Theory (DFT) for Materials

Quantum Mechanics Foundations → Analyzing Material Properties

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A systematic graduate-level path to apply DFT principles and software for studying material properties. It covers the theoretical foundations (Hohenberg-Kohn and Kohn-Sham), practical approximations (exchange-correlation, pseudopotentials), and band structure analysis, with necessary prerequisites in quantum mechanics and solid-state physics.

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Phase 1

Foundation

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Phase 2

Core Concepts

5 steps

Phase 3

Advanced Topics

4 steps

Phase 4

Specialization

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Phase 5

Application

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