Computational Physics - Softcover

Thijssen, J. M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521052157 ISBN 13: 9780521052153

Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr, 2000

Synopsis

This second edition describes the computational methods used in theoretical physics, and has been fully updated. New sections have been added to cover finite element methods and lattice Boltzmann simulation, density functional theory, quantum molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo simulation, and diagonalisation of one-dimensional quantum systems. It covers many different areas of physics research and different computational methodologies, including computational methods such as Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics, various electronic structure methodologies, methods for solving partial differential equations, and lattice gauge theory. Throughout the book the relations between the methods used in different fields of physics are emphasised. Several new programs are described and can be downloaded from www.cambridge.org/9780521833462. The book requires a background in elementary programming, numerical analysis, and field theory, as well as undergraduate knowledge on condensed matter theory and statistical physics. It will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in theoretical, computational and experimental physics.

About this title

Book Description

This new edition has been fully updated with several new sections and chapters. It covers many different computational methodologies and will interest graduate students and researchers in theoretical, computational and experimental physics with a background in elementary programming, numerical analysis, and field theory, condensed matter theory and statistical physics.

About the Author

Jos Thijssen is a lecturer at the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience at Delft University of Technology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0521052157
• ISBN 13: 9780521052153
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 546