Computational Physics - Softcover

Thijssen, J. M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521052157 ISBN 13: 9780521052153

Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr, 2000

Synopsis

Computional physics involves the use of computer calculations and simulations to solve physical problems. This book describes computational methods used in theoretical physics with emphasis on condensed matter applications. Coverage begins with an overview of the wide variety of topics and algorithmic approaches studied in this book. The next chapters concentrate on electronic structure calculations, presenting the Hartree-Fock and Density Functional formalisms, and band structure methods. Later chapters discuss molecular dynamics simulations and Monte Carlo methods in classical and quantum physics, with applications to condensed matter and particle field theories. Each chapter details the necessary fundamentals, describes the formation of a sample program, and includes problems that address related analytical and numerical issues. Useful appendices on numerical methods and random number generators are also included. This volume bridges the gap between undergraduate physics and computational research. It is an ideal textbook for graduate students as well as a valuable reference for researchers.

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