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Record Nr.

UNINA9910337881203321

Autore

Binder Kurt

Titolo

Monte Carlo Simulation in Statistical Physics : An Introduction / / by Kurt Binder, Dieter W. Heermann

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019

ISBN

3-030-10758-2

Edizione

[6th ed. 2019.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XVII, 258 p. 155 illus., 5 illus. in color.)

Collana

Graduate Texts in Physics, , 1868-4513

Disciplina

530.13

Soggetti

Statistical physics

Dynamics

Mathematical physics

Physics

Computer simulation

Condensed matter

Chemistry, Physical and theoretical

Complex Systems

Mathematical Physics

Numerical and Computational Physics, Simulation

Simulation and Modeling

Condensed Matter Physics

Physical Chemistry

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction: Purpose and Scope of this Volume, and Some General Comments -- Theoretical Foundations of the Monte Carlo Method and Its Applications in Statistical Physics -- Guide to Practical Work with the Monte Carlo Method -- Some Important Developments of the Monte Carlo Methodology -- Quantum Monte Carlo Simulation: An Introduction -- Monte Carlo Methods for the Sampling of Free Energy Landscapes -- Special Monte Carlo Algorithms -- Finite Size Scaling Tools for the Study of Interfacial Phenomena and Wetting.

Sommario/riassunto

The sixth edition of this highly successful textbook provides a detailed



introduction to Monte Carlo simulation in statistical physics, which deals with the computer simulation of many-body systems in condensed matter physics and related fields of physics and beyond (traffic flows, stock market fluctuations, etc.). Using random numbers generated by a computer, these powerful simulation methods calculate probability distributions, making it possible to estimate the thermodynamic properties of various systems. The book describes the theoretical background of these methods, enabling newcomers to perform such simulations and to analyse their results. It features a modular structure, with two chapters providing a basic pedagogic introduction plus exercises suitable for university courses; the remaining chapters cover major recent developments in the field. This edition has been updated with two new chapters dealing with recently developed powerful special algorithms and with finite size scaling tools for the study of interfacial phenomena, which are important for nanoscience. Previous editions have been highly praised and widely used by both students and advanced researchers.