Multiscale analysis of solid materials: From electronic structure models to continuum theories

Dr. Jianfeng Lu
Courant Institute, New York University

ABSTRACT


Modern material sciences focus on studies on the microscopic scale. This calls for mathematical understanding of electronic structure and atomistic models, and also their connections to continuum theories. In this talk, we will discuss some recent works where we develop and generalize ideas and tools from mathematical analysis of continuum theories to these microscopic models. We will focus on macroscopic limit and microstructure pattern formation of electronic structure models.