Monte Carlo simulation in statistical physics: an introduction

by Binder, K., (Kurt)

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Full title :Monte Carlo simulation in statistical physics : an introduction / Kurt Binder, Dieter W. Heermann.

Summary

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.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2019
Edition:Sixth edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Springer
Place of Publication:Cham, Switzerland
Language:eng
Publication Date:2019

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9783030107581, 3030107582, 9783030107598, 3030107590
DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-10758-1
oclc:on1101173204
LC Classification:QC174.85.M64
Dewey Decimal:518/.282

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.