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MD and Thermodynamic Stability Calculations are simulations that examine the behavior of molecules over time, including their motion and interactions, as well as their thermodynamic stability. The CASTEP and Dmol3 tools in Materials Studio are simulation software that can be used to perform these types of calculations. Both tools employ density functional theory (DFT) to calculate the properties of materials, such as the energy, heat capacity, and entropy, which are used to determine the thermodynamic stability of a material. These calculations also provide information about phase transitions and materials properties, such as lattice dynamics and crystal structure, which are important for understanding the behavior of materials at the microscopic level. The results of MD and Thermodynamic stability calculations in CASTEP or Dmol3 of Materials Studio can be used in materials design and engineering, condensed matter physics, and other materials science applications.

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