Statistical Mechanics

Algorithms and Computations
Erscheinungsjahr 2006
ISBN: 978-0-19-851536-4
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, Band 13, 360 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 848 g

Reihe: Oxford Master Series in Physics

This book discusses the computational approach in modern statistical physics in a clear and accessible way and demonstrates its close relation to other approaches in theoretical physics. Individual chapters focus on subjects as diverse as the hard sphere liquid, classical spin models, single quantum particles and Bose-Einstein condensation. Contained within the chapters are in-depth discussions of algorithms, ranging from basic enumeration methods to modern Monte Carlo techniques. The emphasis is on orientation, with discussion of implementation details kept to a minimum. Illustrations, tables and concise printed algorithms convey key information, making the material very accessible. The book is completely self-contained and graphs and tables can readily be reproduced, requiring minimal computer code. Most sections begin at an elementary level and lead on to the rich and difficult problems of contemporary computational and statistical physics. The book will be of interest to a wide range of students, teachers and researchers in physics and the neighbouring sciences. An accompanying CD allows incorporation of the book's content (illustrations, tables, schematic programs) into the reader's own presentations.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Krauth, Werner

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Quantenphysik
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Algorithmen & Datenstrukturen
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Physik Allgemein Theoretische Physik, Mathematische Physik, Computerphysik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Statistische Physik, Dynamische Systeme

Über Autor(innen)

Werner Krauth is Professor of Physics at the Laboratoire de Physique Statistique, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris, and Director of Research at the CNRS, France.