Computer Simulations of Surfaces and Interfaces /

Studies of surfaces and interactions between dissimilar materials or phases are vital for modern technological applications. Computer simulation methods are indispensable in such studies and this book contains a substantial body of knowledge about simulation methods as well as the theoretical backgr...

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Main Author: Dünweg, Burkhard
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Landau, David P., Milchev, Andrey I.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2003.
Series:NATO science series. Mathematics, physics, and chemistry ; 114.
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Summary:Studies of surfaces and interactions between dissimilar materials or phases are vital for modern technological applications. Computer simulation methods are indispensable in such studies and this book contains a substantial body of knowledge about simulation methods as well as the theoretical background for performing computer experiments and analyzing the data. The book is self-contained, covering a range of topics from classical statistical mechanics to a variety of simulation techniques, including molecular dynamics, Langevin dynamics and Monte Carlo methods. A number of physical systems are considered, including fluids, magnets, polymers, granular media, and driven diffusive systems. The computer simulation methods considered include both standard and accelerated versions. The simulation methods are clearly related to the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (476 pages)
ISBN:9789401001731 (electronic bk.)
9401001731 (electronic bk.)
ISSN:1568-2609 ;