An Introduction to Computational Physics

Tao Pang

ISBN 10: 0521532760 / ISBN 13: 9780521532761

Published by Cambridge University Press, GB, 2010

About this Item

Thoroughly revised for its second edition, this advanced textbook provides an introduction to the basic methods of computational physics, and an overview of progress in several areas of scientific computing by relying on free software available from CERN. The book begins by dealing with basic computational tools and routines, covering approximating functions, differential equations, spectral analysis, and matrix operations. Important concepts are illustrated by relevant examples at each stage. The author also discusses more advanced topics, such as molecular dynamics, modeling continuous systems, Monte Carlo methods, genetic algorithm and programming, and numerical renormalization. It includes many more exercises. This can be used as a textbook for either undergraduate or first-year graduate courses on computational physics or scientific computation. It will also be a useful reference for anyone involved in computational research.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Computational Physics
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521532760
• ISBN 13: 9780521532761
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Thoroughly updated and revised for its second edition, this advanced textbook provides an introduction to the basic methods of computational physics, and an overview of recent progress in several areas of scientific computing. Tao Pang presents many step-by-step examples, including program listings in JavaTM, of practical numerical methods from modern physics and related areas. Now including many more exercises, the volume can be used as a textbook for either undergraduate or first-year graduate courses on computational physics or scientific computation. It will also be a useful reference for anyone involved in computational research.

Book Description

Thoroughly updated and revised for its second edition, this advanced textbook provides an introduction to the methods of computational physics, and offers an overview of recent progress in several areas of scientific computing. At every stage, important concepts are illustrated with relevant step-by-step examples, including program listings in JavaTM and exercises. Aimed at undergraduate or first-year graduate courses on computational physics or scientific computation, it will also be a useful reference for anyone involved in computational research.