Simulating Hamiltonian Dynamics

Erscheinungsjahr 2010
ISBN: 978-0-521-77290-7
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, Band 14, 396 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 757 g

Reihe: Cambridge Monographs on Applied and Computational Mathematics

Geometric integrators are time-stepping methods, designed such that they exactly satisfy conservation laws, symmetries or symplectic properties of a system of differential equations. In this book the authors outline the principles of geometric integration and demonstrate how they can be applied to provide efficient numerical methods for simulating conservative models. Beginning from basic principles and continuing with discussions regarding the advantageous properties of such schemes, the book introduces methods for the N-body problem, systems with holonomic constraints, and rigid bodies. More advanced topics treated include high-order and variable stepsize methods, schemes for treating problems involving multiple time-scales, and applications to molecular dynamics and partial differential equations. The emphasis is on providing a unified theoretical framework as well as a practical guide for users. The inclusion of examples, background material and exercises enhance the usefulness of the book for self-instruction or as a text for a graduate course on the subject.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Leimkuhler, Benedict

Reich, Sebastian

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Numerik und Wissenschaftliches Rechnen Numerische Mathematik
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematische Analysis Moderne Anwendungen der Analysis
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Metallische Werkstoffe
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Physikalische Chemie
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Metallurgie
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Mechanik Klassische Mechanik, Newtonsche Mechanik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction; 2. Numerical methods; 3. Hamiltonian mechanics; 4. Geometric integrators; 5. The modified equations; 6. Higher order methods; 7. Contained mechanical systems; 8. Rigid Body dynamics; 9. Adaptive geometric integrators; 10. Highly oscillatory problems; 11. Molecular dynamics; 12. Hamiltonian PDEs.

Über Autor(innen)

Leimkuhler, Benedict
Ben Leimkuhler is Professor of Applied Mathematics, and Director of the Centre for Mathematical Modelling at the University of Leicester.

Reich, Sebastian
Sebastian Reich is Professor of Computational and Mathematical Modelling at Imperial College London.