Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
Summer 2024
Abstract
This summer I implemented Density Functional Theory (DFT) into our Spectroscopic Ellipsometry lab. DFT is a computational approach to determine the band structure and the dielectric functions of condensed matter systems. Implementing the DFT tool in our lab will enable us to perform theoretical/computational studies on materials we investigate, allowing us to corroborate the experimental results with first-principles calculations.
Recommended Citation
Kovach, Sam and Pieris, Frank, "Introducing Density Functional Theory Into Our Spectroscopic Ellipsometery Lab" (2024). Kenyon Summer Science Scholars Program. Paper 686.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/summerscienceprogram/686