Placement Information
Year you started your placement
2014
Placement period
May – August, September – December
Supervisor’s name
Christian Ast
Project Details
Overview
I am simulating graphene in matlab. I insert various types of defects in the graphene Hamiltonian, and then by doing a Fourier transform I can get the bandstructure. From there I am able to find also the change in self energy.
Project objectives
To calculate the bandstructure and self energy of graphene, at various defects in the graphene. After this compare the calculated bandstructure or self energy with experimentally measured ones.
Research outcomes
Project status
Completed
Expected completion date
PeterKot – 2014 – Presentation
My Co-op Experience at MPI
Why did you apply for a placement with Max Planck Institute?
I applied to Max Planck Institute because I hoped to work in Germany for eight months. I also wanted to see if I was interested in doing graduate studies at a Max Planck Institute.
What recommendations do you have for students who wish to participate in MPI-UBC exchange program?
I recommend that they do the exchange program as late into their bachelor as possible. In my example the knowledge I gained from my Optics and Solid State Physics courses was very useful for my project, and those courses are taught in fourth year.
Tell us about your travels and cultural experiences in Germany and the rest of the Europe
I’ve traveled to Poland, Holland and Belgium in the three months I’ve been here so this is definitely a great opportunity to travel. Germany is similar enough to Canada that it isn’t too scary, but different enough that it’s still very interesting. I feel it’s a great option for people who have never traveled outside of North America and are intimidated by traveling.
