Case Study: Aomori University visualizes and validates C60 material simulations with Rogue Wave Software (PV-WAVE)

Using PV-WAVE® to Visualize the Simulation > of New Materials in Japan

Aomori University’s Lecturer Hiroshi Kamiyama and his research team study the electronic and vibrational properties of new materials such as C60 using a mixed-base, first-principles molecular dynamics approach. Their challenge was to turn complex simulation output into clear, teachable visual results without relying on heuristic parameters or having students perform heavy calculations, so they used Rogue Wave Software’s PV-WAVE (PV-WAVE Advantage) for visualization.

Rogue Wave Software’s PV-WAVE enabled two-dimensional graphics and spectrum analysis visualization of the simulation data, allowing the team to visualize band structure and the electron states near the Fermi surface; this confirmed that simulated results matched experimental electron- and vibration-state measurements and reproduced STM-observed stripe patterns. The PV-WAVE solution clarified electron interactions that suggest potential for memory-device applications, improved researcher and student understanding, and is being adopted into Aomori University courses for greater productivity and instructional impact.

Aomori University

Hiroshi Kamiyama

Department of Business Management and Economics