Towards a mathematical understanding of surface hopping algorithm
Speaker:
Jianfeng Lu, Duke University
Date and Time:
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location:
Fields Institute, Room 230
Abstract:
Surface hopping algorithm is widely used in chemistry for mixed quantum-classical dynamics, while it is not yet clear whether it can be derived asymptotically. We will discuss some recent progress in semiclassical asymptotics and understanding for the surface hopping algorithms.
