Understanding Molecular Simulation: From Algorithmus to Application

Daan Frenkel, Berend Smit

ISBN 10: 0122673700 / ISBN 13: 9780122673702

Published by Academic Press, 1996

About this Item

444 Seiten; Content: This book explains the physics behind the "recipes" of molecular simulation for materials science. Examples are included that highlight current applications, and the codes of the case studies are available on the World Wide Web. No prior knowledge of computer simulation is assumed. Size: 23,5 m.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Molecular Simulation: From Algorithmus to Application
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0122673700
• ISBN 13: 9780122673702
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: gut
• Seller catalogs:
  • Chemie

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Synopsis

Computer simulation techniques have become almost essential in the study of the macro-molecular phenomena and phase behavior on the molecular level. As these techniques become increasingly important, it is necessaryto realize that they are useful tools, but are not the goals of research. With this important distinction in mind, Understanding Molecular Simulation describes simulation techniques along with the physics behind the phenomena that these techniques simulate.
Each chapter is comprised of three components: the general theoretical basis, an outline of the necessary computer code, and a few applications which illustrate the use of the technique demonstrated. The chapters also include examples of the typical practical problems that could be solved using each technique.

Key Features
* Gives a unified presentation of computational tools used to study molecular systems in the equilibrium state
* Describes simulation techniques and physics behind the phenomena simulated
* Emphasizes important topics of phase behavior and computer simulation of macro-molecular (polymer-type) substances
* Includes references to the authors home page where additional information from the authors can be found

About the Author

Daan Frenkel is based at the FOM Institute for Atomic and Molecular Physics and at the Department of Chemistry, University of Amsterdam. His research has three central themes: prediction of phase behavior of complex liquids, modeling the (hydro) dynamics of colloids and microporous structures, and predicting the rate of activated processes. He was awarded the prestigious Spinoza Prize from the Dutch Research Council in 2000.

Berend Smit is Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering of the Faculty of Science, University of Amsterdam. His research focuses on novel Monte Carlo simulations. Smit applies this technique to problems that are of technological importance, particularly those of interest in chemical engineering.