Molecular dynamics method as an additional educational tool in the course of solid state physics

The article demonstrates the possibility of using atomistic modeling, using the example of the molecular dynamics method, as an additional educational tool in the study of the properties of crystalline solids in laboratory work. The research was carried out with the participation of 5th year bachelor students studying in a double specialty "physics and computer science" in a pedagogical direction. A range of software is considered, which allows a flexible approach to the choice of topics for laboratory work, ensuring their implementation without significant time expenditures both on the part of the teacher and the students. A positive response from students was received, which was also expressed in a higher average score according to the results of mastering the discipline. The opinion of students is expressed that additional means of visualizing the results when carrying out molecular dynamics modeling are not required.