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19 Nov 08:45
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XTANT-3: X-ray-induced Thermal And Nonthermal Transitions

Version: XTANT-3 (update 08.11.2024)
Most up-to-date version available at: https://github.com/N-Medvedev/XTANT-3

A hybrid code for modeling femtosecond laser effects in matter. The code is capable of modeling the entire process of phase transition or damage formation in various materials irradiated with the ultrafast (femto- to pico-second) pulse. The following processes are modelled simultaneously and interconnectedly:

  • photon absorption
  • excitation of electrons
  • electron kinetics including impact ionization and elastic scattering
  • Auger-cascades of core holes
  • equilibration of the electronic ensemble (establishing Fermi-Dirac distribution)
  • coupling of electrons to the atomic system (electron-ion or electron-phonon coupling)
  • evolution of the electronic structure (band structure)
  • changes in the interatomic potential or potential-energy surface due to electronic excitation
  • atomic responce to the changes in the interatomic potential (including nonthermal melting)
  • atomic responce to the heating via electron-ion coupling (including thermal melting)
  • atomic dynamics including possible phase transition and/or ablation
  • possible cooling (via thermostats) relaxing and forming the final observable material state

Note: Although the code is primarily aimed at modelling X-ray-induced effects, it is also possible to model visible or NIR-laser irradiation, as long as the photon energy is larger than the bandgap of the modelled material, since only linear photon absorption is currently included (no multiphoton absorption); for metals, arbitrary non-relativistic photon energy is allowed

The code combines the following methods into one model with feed-backs:

a) Monte Carlo (MC) method for modeling photon-induced electron kinetics

b) Boltzmann equation for low-energy electrons: relaxation-time approximation (RTA) for electron-electron scattering; Boltzmann collision integrals (BCI) for nonadiabatic electron-ion (electron-phonon) coupling

c) Transferable tight binding (TB) for tracing electronic structure and interatomic forces

d) Molecular dynamics (MD) for tracing atomic response to modification of the interatomic potential due to electronic excitation

e) Kubo-Greenwood (or Random phase approximation, RPA) for calculation of the optical properties and electronic heat conductivity of the material

The detailed manual is included in the release; older version can be cited as:

N. Medvedev “XTANT-3: X-ray-induced Thermal And Nonthermal Transitions in Matter: theory, numerical details, user manual” (2023) https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2307.03953;

Disclaimer

This code is work in progress, anything might change without a notice, bugfixes and patches are expected!

Although we endeavor to ensure that the code XTANT and results delivered are correct, no warranty is given as to its accuracy (for details, see GPL-3.0 license). This code was developed for non-commercial peaceful purposes only, such as research and education.

XTANT family of codes:

XTANT-3 is a separate development from XTANT+ [1], the two codes should not be confused. Although both grew out of the original XTANT code, years of independent development since then resulted in many differences in their philosophy, global structure, models used, and functionality. For XTANT+, you may consult its developers: V. Lipp, B. Ziaja.

[1] https://xm.cfel.de/research/scientific_software/xtant_amp_xtant/

Update notes:

  • Calculation of diffraction peaks added: by user-selected Miller indices, and Debye powder diffraction

XTANT-3

24 Jul 10:15
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XTANT-3: X-ray-induced Thermal And Nonthermal Transitions

Version: XTANT-3 (update 24.07.2024)
Most up-to-date version available at: https://github.com/N-Medvedev/XTANT-3

A hybrid code for modeling femtosecond laser effects in matter. The code is capable of modeling the entire process of phase transition or damage formation in various materials irradiated with the ultrafast (femto- to pico-second) pulse. The following processes are modelled simultaneously and interconnectedly:

  • photon absorption
  • excitation of electrons
  • electron kinetics including impact ionization and elastic scattering
  • Auger-cascades of core holes
  • equilibration of the electronic ensemble (establishing Fermi-Dirac distribution)
  • coupling of electrons to the atomic system (electron-ion or electron-phonon coupling)
  • evolution of the electronic structure (band structure)
  • changes in the interatomic potential or potential-energy surface due to electronic excitation
  • atomic responce to the changes in the interatomic potential (including nonthermal melting)
  • atomic responce to the heating via electron-ion coupling (including thermal melting)
  • atomic dynamics including possible phase transition and/or ablation
  • possible cooling (via thermostats) relaxing and forming the final observable material state

Note: Although the code is primarily aimed at modelling X-ray-induced effects, it is also possible to model visible or NIR-laser irradiation, as long as the photon energy is larger than the bandgap of the modelled material, since only linear photon absorption is currently included (no multiphoton absorption); for metals, arbitrary non-relativistic photon energy is allowed

The code combines the following methods into one model with feed-backs:

a) Monte Carlo (MC) method for modeling photon-induced electron kinetics

b) Boltzmann equation for low-energy electrons: relaxation-time approximation (RTA) for electron-electron scattering; Boltzmann collision integrals (BCI) for nonadiabatic electron-ion (electron-phonon) coupling

c) Transferable tight binding (TB) for tracing electronic structure and interatomic forces

d) Molecular dynamics (MD) for tracing atomic response to modification of the interatomic potential due to electronic excitation

e) Kubo-Greenwood (or Random phase approximation, RPA) for calculation of the optical properties and electronic heat conductivity of the material

The detailed manual can be found here:

N. Medvedev “XTANT-3: X-ray-induced Thermal And Nonthermal Transitions in Matter: theory, numerical details, user manual” (2023) https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2307.03953;

Disclaimer

This code is work in progress, anything might change without a notice, bugfixes and patches are expected!

Although we endeavor to ensure that the code XTANT and results delivered are correct, no warranty is given as to its accuracy (for details, see GPL-3.0 license). This code was developed for non-commercial peaceful purposes only, such as research and education.

XTANT family of codes:

XTANT-3 is a separate development from XTANT+ [1], the two codes should not be confused. Although both grew out of the original XTANT code, years of independent development since then resulted in many differences in their philosophy, global structure, models used, and functionality. For XTANT+, you may consult its developers: V. Lipp, B. Ziaja.

[1] https://xm.cfel.de/research/scientific_software/xtant_amp_xtant/

Update notes:

  • Bugfixes

XTANT-3

19 Jul 16:24
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XTANT-3: X-ray-induced Thermal And Nonthermal Transitions

Version: XTANT-3 (update 19.07.2024)
Most up-to-date version available at: https://github.com/N-Medvedev/XTANT-3

A hybrid code aimed at modeling femtosecond X-ray-induced effects in matter. The code combines the following methods into one model with feed-backs:

a) Monte Carlo (MC) method for modeling X-ray-induced electron kinetics

b) Boltzmann equation for low-energy electrons: relaxation-time approximation (RTA) for electron-electron scattering; Boltzmann collision integrals (BCI) for nonadiabatic electron-ion (electron-phonon) coupling

c) Transferable tight binding (TB) for tracing electronic structure and interatomic forces

d) Molecular dynamics (MD) for tracing atomic response to modification of the interatomic potential due to electronic excitation

e) Kubo-Greenwood (or Random phase approximation, RPA) for calculation of the optical properties and electronic heat conductivity of the material

The detailed manual can be found here:

N. Medvedev “XTANT-3: X-ray-induced Thermal And Nonthermal Transitions in Matter: theory, numerical details, user manual” (2023) https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2307.03953;

Disclaimer

This code is work in progress, anything might change without a notice, bugfixes and patches are expected!

Although we endeavor to ensure that the code XTANT and results delivered are correct, no warranty is given as to its accuracy (for details, see GPL-3.0 license). This code was developed for non-commercial peaceful purposes only, such as research and education.

XTANT family of codes:

XTANT-3 is a separate development from XTANT+ [1], the two codes should not be confused. Although both grew out of the original XTANT code, years of independent development since then resulted in many differences in their philosophy, global structure, models used, and functionality. For XTANT+, you may consult its developers: V. Lipp, B. Ziaja.

[1] https://xm.cfel.de/research/scientific_software/xtant_amp_xtant/

Update notes:

  • MPI version is implemented which uses ScaLAPACK (albeit inefficient, but works)

XTANT-3

25 Apr 15:21
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XTANT-3: X-ray-induced Thermal And Nonthermal Transitions

Version: XTANT-3 (update 25.04.2024)
Most up-to-date version available at: https://github.com/N-Medvedev/XTANT-3

A hybrid code aimed at modeling femtosecond X-ray-induced effects in matter. The code combines the following methods into one model with feed-backs:

a) Monte Carlo (MC) method for modeling X-ray-induced electron kinetics

b) Boltzmann equation for low-energy electrons: relaxation-time approximation (RTA) for electron-electron scattering; Boltzmann collision integrals (BCI) for nonadiabatic electron-ion (electron-phonon) coupling

c) Transferable tight binding (TB) for tracing electronic structure and interatomic forces

d) Molecular dynamics (MD) for tracing atomic response to modification of the interatomic potential due to electronic excitation

e) Kubo-Greenwood (or Random phase approximation, RPA) for calculation of the optical properties and electronic heat conductivity of the material

The detailed manual can be found here:

N. Medvedev “XTANT-3: X-ray-induced Thermal And Nonthermal Transitions in Matter: theory, numerical details, user manual” (2023) https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2307.03953;

Disclaimer

This code is work in progress, anything might change without a notice, bugfixes and patches are expected!

Although we endeavor to ensure that the code XTANT and results delivered are correct, no warranty is given as to its accuracy (for details, see GPL-3.0 license). This code was developed for non-commercial peaceful purposes only, such as research and education.

XTANT family of codes:

XTANT-3 is a separate development from XTANT+ [1], the two codes should not be confused. Although both grew out of the original XTANT code, years of independent development since then resulted in many differences in their philosophy, global structure, models used, and functionality. For XTANT+, you may consult its developers: V. Lipp, B. Ziaja.

[1] https://xm.cfel.de/research/scientific_software/xtant_amp_xtant/

Update notes:

  • Bugfixes (including those making system more stable in NPH simulation)
  • Improvements (including new options in input and output)

XTANT-3

09 Dec 16:12
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XTANT-3: X-ray-induced Thermal And Nonthermal Transitions

Version: XTANT-3_09.12.2023
Most up-to-date version available at: https://github.com/N-Medvedev/XTANT-3

A hybrid code aimed at modeling femtosecond X-ray-induced effects in matter. The code combines the following methods into one model with feed-backs:

a) Monte Carlo (MC) method for modeling X-ray-induced electron kinetics

b) Boltzmann equation for low-energy electrons: relaxation-time approximation (RTA) for electron-electron scattering; Boltzmann collision integrals (BCI) for nonadiabatic electron-ion (electron-phonon) coupling

c) Transferable tight binding (TB) for tracing electronic structure and interatomic forces

d) Molecular dynamics (MD) for tracing atomic response to modification of the interatomic potential due to electronic excitation

e) Kubo-Greenwood (or Random phase approximation, RPA) for calculation of the optical properties and electronic heat conductivity of the material

The detailed manual can be found here:

N. Medvedev “XTANT-3: X-ray-induced Thermal And Nonthermal Transitions in Matter: theory, numerical details, user manual” (2023) https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2307.03953;

Disclaimer

This code is work in progress, anything might change without a notice, bugfixes and patches are expected!

Although we endeavor to ensure that the code XTANT and results delivered are correct, no warranty is given as to its accuracy (for details, see GPL-3.0 license). This code was developed for non-commercial peaceful purposes only, such as research and education.

XTANT family of codes:

XTANT-3 is a separate development from XTANT+ [1], the two codes should not be confused. Although both grew out of the original XTANT code, years of independent development since then resulted in many differences in their philosophy, global structure, models used, and functionality. For XTANT+, you may consult its developers: V. Lipp, B. Ziaja.

[1] https://xm.cfel.de/research/scientific_software/xtant_amp_xtant/

XTANT-3_v03.11.2023

03 Nov 10:32
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XTANT-3: X-ray-induced Thermal And Nonthermal Transitions

Up-to-date version available at: https://github.com/N-Medvedev/XTANT-3

A hybrid code aimed at modeling femtosecond X-ray-induced effects in matter. The code combines the following methods into one model with feed-backs:

a) Monte Carlo (MC) method for modeling X-ray-induced electron kinetics

b) Boltzmann equation for low-energy electrons: relaxation-time approximation (RTA) for electron-electron scattering; Boltzmann collision integrals (BCI) for nonadiabatic electron-ion (electron-phonon) coupling

c) Transferable tight binding (TB) for tracing electronic structure and interatomic forces

d) Molecular dynamics (MD) for tracing atomic response to modification of the interatomic potential due to electronic excitation

e) Kubo-Greenwood (or Random phase approximation, RPA) for calculation of the optical properties and electronic heat conductivity of the material

The detailed manual can be found here:

N. Medvedev “XTANT-3: X-ray-induced Thermal And Nonthermal Transitions in Matter: theory, numerical details, user manual” (2023) https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2307.03953;

Disclaimer
This code is work in progress, anything might change without a notice, bugfixes and patches are expected!

Although we endeavour to ensure that the code XTANT-3 and results delivered are correct, no warranty is given as to its accuracy. We assume no responsibility for possible errors or omissions. We shall not be liable for any damage arising from the use of this code or its parts or any results produced with it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this code or any related material.

This code is distributed as is for non-commercial peaceful purposes only, such as research and education. It is explicitly prohibited to use the code, its parts, its results or any related material for military-related or other than peaceful purposes.

By using this code or its materials, you agree with these terms and conditions.

XTANT family of codes:

XTANT-3 is a separate development from XTANT+ [1], the two codes should not be confused. Although both grew out of the original XTANT code, years of independent development since then resulted in many differences in their philosophy, global structure, models used, and functionality. For XTANT+, you may consult its developers: V. Lipp, B. Ziaja.

[1] https://xm.cfel.de/research/scientific_software/xtant_amp_xtant/

XTANT-3 (update 22.09.2023)

29 Sep 13:37
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XTANT-3 update 22.09.2023

XTANT3_12.09.2023

12 Sep 10:39
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XTANT-3_v13.11.2022

Photon distribution (nonmonochromatic FEL) + bugfix