The course provides an introduction to the use of path integral methods in atomistic simulations.
The course covers the basic theory, as well as some relatively advanced topics - how to accelerate path integral simulations, and how to extract approximate quantum dynamics and reaction rates. It combines recorded lectures, written notes and hands-on tutorials using research software. It targets primarily graduate students with a basic understanding of the problems inherent in atomic-scale modeling, but could also be useful to undergraduate students interested in doing a research project on the topic.