How Are Computational Methods Revolutionizing Optoelectronic Material Design?

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The Computational Materials Science Group at NREL focuses on advanced theoretical calculations to enhance the understanding and optimization of materials for optoelectronic devices. This field is rapidly evolving due to advancements in computational physics and the increased power of personal computers. Current research includes Ab Initio calculations on the ground state properties of PbSe quantum dots, highlighting the growing significance of computational materials science in modern applications.
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The Computational Materials Science Group at NREL performs state-of-the-art theoretical calculations to develop the scientific basis for selection and optimization of the materials used in modern optoelectronic device applications.

http://www.nrel.gov/basic_sciences/technology.cfm/tech=7

This is a growing area of computational physics.

Field of optoelectronics is interesting - http://www.nrel.gov/basic_sciences/technology.cfm/tech=8
 
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Thanks,

This is my area of study in materials science. Currently I'm doing Ab Initio calculations on ground state properties of PbSe quantum dots. Computational Materials Science has become a hot area of study now that PC's have become more powerful.

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Modey3
 
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