Graphene structure obtaining code

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The discussion focuses on writing Octave code to generate a graphene structure by defining its unit cell, which consists of two carbon atoms. The user seeks guidance on how to programmatically create a graphene sheet of a specified size by repeating the unit cell along lattice vector directions. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding lattice structures in programming for material science applications.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic programming knowledge in Octave or similar languages
  • Understanding of lattice structures and unit cells in crystallography
  • Familiarity with carbon atom positioning in a graphene sheet
  • Knowledge of vector mathematics for repeating unit cells
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  • Research how to implement lattice vector calculations in Octave
  • Learn about crystallographic unit cells and their representations
  • Explore Octave's graphical capabilities for visualizing atomic structures
  • Study examples of similar code implementations for material modeling
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Students and researchers in materials science, programming beginners interested in computational modeling, and anyone looking to understand the coding aspects of crystallography and atomic structures.

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I want to write a octave code(It can be another language I want to know how should I think to write a such a code ) to obtain graphene structure like in the figure.

This code should give me a graphene sheet which in size I want when I enter the position of the atoms in the lattice.I think that if I describe the unit cell of the graphene which contains two carbon atom and repeat that along lattice vectors directions I can get this figure.I am not sure about that.ıs there anyone can help me to think about writing such a code ? (I just start to learn programming) Thank you..
 
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elif24 said:
I want to write a octave code(It can be another language I want to know how should I think to write a such a code ) to obtain graphene structure like in the figure.

This code should give me a graphene sheet which in size I want when I enter the position of the atoms in the lattice.I think that if I describe the unit cell of the graphene which contains two carbon atom and repeat that along lattice vectors directions I can get this figure.I am not sure about that.ıs there anyone can help me to think about writing such a code ? (I just start to learn programming) Thank you..
Welcome to the PF.

I don't see a Figure. Did you mean to UPLOAD it? You can use the UPLOAD button in the lower right corner of the Reply box...
 
berkeman said:
Welcome to the PF.

I don't see a Figure. Did you mean to UPLOAD it? You can use the UPLOAD button in the lower right corner of the Reply box...
sorry for that..
 

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