03955nam 2200481z 450 991083066400332120231217092728.03-527-69946-53-527-69953-83-527-69945-710.1002/9783527699452(CKB)4330000000010735(MiAaPQ)EBC6193105(Au-PeEL)EBL6193105(OCoLC)1154515605(JP-MeL)3000111074(NjHacI)994330000000010735(EXLCZ)99433000000001073520220817d ||| || urcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierMolecular simulations fundamentals and practice /Saman AlaviWeinheimWiley-VCHc2020Weinheim, Germany :Wiley-VCH,[2020]©20201 online resource (345 pages)Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-315) and index3-527-34105-6 Front Matter -- Introduction -- Studying Systems from Two Viewpoints -- Classical Mechanics and Numerical Methods -- Intra- and Intermolecular Potentials in Simulations -- The Mechanics of Molecular Dynamics -- Probability Theory and Molecular Simulations -- Statistical Mechanics in Molecular Simulations -- Thermostats and Barostats -- Simulations of Structural and Thermodynamic Properties -- Simulations of Dynamic Properties -- Monte Carlo Simulations.Provides hands-on knowledge enabling students of and researchers in chemistry, biology, and engineering to perform molecular simulations This book introduces the fundamentals of molecular simulations for a broad, practice-oriented audience and presents a thorough overview of the underlying concepts. It covers classical mechanics for many-molecule systems as well as force-field models in classical molecular dynamics; introduces probability concepts and statistical mechanics; and analyzes numerous simulation methods, techniques, and applications. Molecular Simulations: Fundamentals and Practice starts by covering Newton's equations, which form the basis of classical mechanics, then continues on to force-field methods for modelling potential energy surfaces. It gives an account of probability concepts before subsequently introducing readers to statistical and quantum mechanics. In addition to Monte-Carlo methods, which are based on random sampling, the core of the book covers molecular dynamics simulations in detail and shows how to derive critical physical parameters. It finishes by presenting advanced techniques, and gives invaluable advice on how to set up simulations for a diverse range of applications.-Addresses the current need of students of and researchers in chemistry, biology, and engineering to understand and perform their own molecular simulations -Covers the nitty-gritty ' from Newton's equations and classical mechanics over force-field methods, potential energy surfaces, and probability concepts to statistical and quantum mechanics -Introduces physical, chemical, and mathematical background knowledge in direct relation with simulation practice -Highlights deterministic approaches and random sampling (eg: molecular dynamics versus Monte-Carlo methods) -Contains advanced techniques and practical advice for setting up different simulations to prepare readers entering this exciting field Molecular Simulations: Fundamentals and Practice is an excellent book benefitting chemist, biologists, engineers as well as materials scientists and those involved in biotechnology.880-04/$1Molecular structureMolecular structure541.22431.1njb/09541.22njb/09Alavi Saman1639445JP-MeLBOOK9910830664003321Molecular simulations3982439UNINA