A Guide to Monte Carlo Simulations in Statistical Physics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781108490146)

Dealing with all aspects of Monte Carlo simulation of complex physical systems encountered in condensed matter physics and statistical mechanics, this book provides an introduction to computer simulations in physics. The 5th edition contains extensive new material describing numerous powerful algorithms and methods that represent recent developments in the field. New topics such as active matter and machine learning are also introduced. Throughout, there are many applications, examples, recipes, case studies, and exercises to help the reader fully comprehend the material. This book is ideal for graduate students and researchers, both in academia and industry, who want to learn techniques that have become a third tool of physical science, complementing experiment and analytical theory.

Author: David Landau, Kurt Binder
ISBN-10: 110849014X
ISBN-13: 9781108490146
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/29/2021
Pages: 578
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.70lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.10w x 1.20d