Tags
A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
For questions about simulations using Density Functional Theory.
549 questions
For questions about use of the Vienna Ab initio Simulation Package (VASP).
211 questions
For questions related to the use of or theory behind classical or ab initio molecular dynamics.
180 questions
For questions about matter modeling software. Questions can be about usage or recommendations.
151 questions
Questions related to the open source materials modeling framework, Quantum Espresso.
149 questions
Questions about the band structure of solids. Band theory forms the foundation of the understanding of all solid-state devices.
107 questions
for questions looking for a single specific, or a small number of (citable) references.
106 questions
For questions about ab-initio (first principle) calculations.
86 questions
For questions about computational chemistry.
85 questions
Special tag for certain big-list questions. Answers should only go into detail about one specific topic related to the question. The original question will often present a template format for submitti…
85 questions
Questions of the form "Is there a software that can do...?" and similar.
81 questions
For questions concerning electronic structure concepts and calculations.
81 questions
For all matters related to condensed matter physics.
66 questions
Questions concerning high performance computing (HPC) as it relates to matter modeling.
66 questions
For questions about materials modeling scripts written in the Python programming language. Questions should focus on interfacing with existing packages and aspects related to modeling, not general deb…
65 questions
For questions related to the Gaussian electronic structure program
56 questions
Questions related to mathematical modeling of materials systems.
52 questions
Questions about finding the molecular or material geometry that has the lowest energy.
49 questions
Questions concerning crystallography, the science of determining the arrangement of atoms in crystalline solids.
48 questions
For questions about the usage and construction of electronic structure basis sets.
43 questions
Refers to the branch of mechanics that deals with the mathematical description of the motion and interaction of subatomic particles, in particular electrons.
43 questions
Questions regarding the various types of visualization software for materials modeling.
37 questions
Questions examining the various types of Hamiltonian models that are used in materials modeling.
37 questions
For questions around the modeling and description of materials surfaces
37 questions
Questions related to phonons as applicable to the field of materials science.
36 questions
Questions relating to symmetries and symmetry groups encountered in materials modeling.
36 questions
Questions asking for assistance with the use or compilation of a software.
36 questions
Questions regarding k-points in crystal geometric settings.
34 questions
Questions relating to the discipline of statistical thermodynamics.
33 questions