Computer modelling for molecular science – with Sir Richard Catlow |
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High-performance, realistic computer simulations are crucially important for science and engineering, even allowing scientists to predict how individual molecules will behave.
Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/aRGH5lC0pLc Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Scientists have always used models. Since the ancient Ptolemaic model of the universe through to renaissance astrolabes, models have mapped out the consequences of predictions. They allow scientists to explore indirectly worlds which they could never access. Join Sir Richard Catlow as he explores how high-performance computer simulations have transformed the way scientists comprehend our world. From testing hypotheses at planetary scale to developing a personalised approach for the fight against Covid. 0.00 Intro and history of scientific modelling 7.34 Examples of computer models in science and engineering 16:10 Modelling molecules and materials 20:25 Using modelling for crystallography 28:14 Genetic algorithms for predicting crystal structures 32:32 Lawrence Bragg and the bubble raft 36:24 High performance computer modelling of materials 41:18 Modelling of nanostructures and nanoparticles 44:34 High energy density batteries 51:04 Three challenges for modelling This Discourse was recorded at the Ri on 27 May 2022. Discourses are one of the Ri’s oldest and most prestigious series of talks. Since 1825, audiences in the theatre have witnessed countless mind-expanding moments, including the first public liquefaction of air by James Dewar, the announcement of the electron by JJ Thomson and over 100 lectures by Michael Faraday. In more recent times, we have had Nobel laureates, Fields medal winners, scientists, authors and artists – all from the cutting-edge of their field. Discourses are an opportunity for the best and brightest to share their work with the world. Sir Richard Catlow was educated at Clitheroe Grammar School and Oxford University and has spent his career as a scientist working in interdisciplinary fields relating to the development of functional materials for energy and catalytic technologies. Richard was one of the pioneers in the development and application of computational tools in chemistry and materials science. He has published extensively, and his work has been recognised by election to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the German National Science Academy and by several awards. -- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: modsiw, Anton Ragin, Edward Unthank, Robert L Winer, Andy Carpenter, William Hudson Don McLaughlin, efkinel lo, Martin Paull, Ben Wynne-Simmons, Ivo Danihelka, Kevin Winoto, Jonathan Killin, Stephan Giersche, William Billy Robillard, Jeffrey Schweitzer, Frances Dunne, jonas.app, Tim Karr, Alan Latteri, David Crowner, Matt Townsend, THOMAS N TAMADA, Andrew McGhee, Paul Brown, David Schick, Dave Ostler, Osian Gwyn Williams, David Lindo, Roger Baker, Rebecca Pan -- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ri_science Listen to the Ri podcast: https://anchor.fm/ri-science-podcast Our editorial policy: https://www.rigb.org/editing-ri-talks-and-moderating-comments Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link. |