Cellular Automata Modeling of Physical Systems (Collection Alea-Saclay: Monographs and Texts in Statistical Physics) (Volume 0) - Softcover

Chopard, Bastien; Droz, Michel

 
9780521673457: Cellular Automata Modeling of Physical Systems (Collection Alea-Saclay: Monographs and Texts in Statistical Physics) (Volume 0)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521673453 ISBN 13: 9780521673457
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

This book provides a self-contained introduction to cellular automata and lattice Boltzmann techniques. Beginning with a chapter introducing the basic concepts of this developing field, a second chapter describes methods used in cellular automata modeling. Following chapters discuss the statistical mechanics of lattice gases, diffusion phenomena, reaction-diffusion processes and non-equilibrium phase transitions. A final chapter looks at other models and applications, such as wave propagation and multiparticle fluids. With a pedagogic approach, the volume focuses on the use of cellular automata in the framework of equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical physics. It also emphasises application-oriented problems such as fluid dynamics and pattern formation. The book contains many examples and problems. A glossary and a detailed bibliography are also included. This will be a valuable book for graduate students and researchers working in statistical physics, solid state physics, chemical physics and computer science.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Book Description

This is a self-contained, pedagogic introduction to cellular automata and lattice Boltzmann techniques. It focuses on the use of cellular automata in the framework of equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical physics and emphasises various application-oriented problems. It will be valuable for graduate students and researchers working in statistical physics, solid state physics, chemical physics and computer science.

Review

'The book should become a standard reference for anyone interested in cellular automata modelling.' A. Bovier, Zentralblatt für Mathematik

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521673453
ISBN 13 
9780521673457
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
356

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780521461689: Cellular Automata Modeling of Physical Systems (Collection Alea-Saclay: Monographs and Texts in Statistical Physics)

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  0521461685 ISBN 13:  9780521461689
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1999
Hardcover