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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.
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Computational physics involves using computer calculations and simulations to solve physical problems. This book describes computational m ethods used in theoretical and condensed matter physics. Each chapter begins with an exposition of necessary fundamentals, describes the formation of a sample programme and ends with problems addressing related issues. Useful appendices are included and the book contains extensive references. Suitable for graduate students, it bridges the gap between undergraduate physics and computational research. Also valuable as a reference for researchers in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Biology.
About the Author:
Jos Thijssen is a lecturer at the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience at Delft University of Technology.
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0521573041
- ISBN 13 9780521573047
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages560
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