Buch, Englisch, 398 Seiten, Format (B × H): 182 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 967 g
Buch, Englisch, 398 Seiten, Format (B × H): 182 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 967 g
ISBN: 978-0-521-65314-5
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
This book deals with all aspects of Monte Carlo simulation of complex physical systems encountered in condensed-matter physics and statistical mechanics as well as in related fields, for example polymer science and lattice gauge theory. After briefly recalling essential background in statistical mechanics and probability theory, the authors give a succinct overview of simple sampling methods. The next several chapters develop the importance sampling method. The concepts behind the various simulation algorithms are explained. The fact that simulations deal with small systems is emphasized. Other chapters also provide introductions to quantum Monte Carlo methods, aspects of simulations of growth phenomena and other systems far from equilibrium, and the Monte Carlo Renormalization Group approach to critical phenomena. Throughout the book there are many applications, examples, and exercises to help the reader in a thorough study of this book; furthermore, up-to-date references to more specialized literature are also provided.
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Numerik und Wissenschaftliches Rechnen Angewandte Mathematik, Mathematische Modelle
- Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Statistische Physik, Dynamische Systeme
- Naturwissenschaften Physik Thermodynamik Festkörperphysik, Kondensierte Materie
- Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Stochastik Mathematische Statistik
Weitere Infos & Material
Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Some necessary background; 3. Simple sampling Monte Carlo methods; 4. The metropolis Monte Carlo algorithm for lattice models; 5. More on importance sampling Monte Carlo methods for lattice systems; 6. Off-lattice models; 7. Reweighting methods; 8. Quantum Monte Carlo methods; 9. Monte Carlo renormalization group methods; 10. Non-equilibrium and irreversible processes; 11. Lattice gauge models: a brief introduction; 12. A brief review of other methods of computer simulation; 13. Outlook.
