A Guide to Monte Carlo Simulations in Statistical Physics - Hardcover

Landau, David P.; Binder, Kurt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1107074029 ISBN 13: 9781107074026

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2014

Synopsis

Dealing with all aspects of Monte Carlo simulation of complex physical systems encountered in condensed-matter physics and statistical mechanics, this book provides an introduction to computer simulations in physics. This fourth edition contains extensive new material describing numerous powerful algorithms not covered in previous editions, in some cases representing new developments that have only recently appeared. Older methodologies whose impact was previously unclear or unappreciated are also introduced, in addition to many small revisions that bring the text and cited literature up to date. This edition also introduces the use of petascale computing facilities in the Monte Carlo arena. Throughout the book there are many applications, examples, recipes, case studies, and exercises to help the reader understand the material. It is ideal for graduate students and researchers, both in academia and industry, who want to learn techniques that have become a third tool of physical science, complementing experiment and analytical theory.

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About the Authors

David P. Landau is the Distinguished Research Professor of Physics and founding Director of the Center for Simulational Physics at the University of Georgia, USA.

Kurt Binder is Professor Emeritus of Theoretical Physics and Gutenberg Fellow at the Institut für Physik, Johannes Gutenberg Universität, Mainz, Germany.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107074029
• ISBN 13: 9781107074026
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 538