A Guide to Monte Carlo Simulations in Statistical Physics
5th Edition
Published on 29. July 2021
Book
Hardback
578 pages
978-1-108-49014-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
'... a comprehensive guide through the multifaceted world of Monte Carlo methods in physics and related branches of science. This work can be recommended to students starting their way in statistical physics simulations as well as to established researchers who needed a fast reference to some particular issues because it comprises a sequential line of explanations with a well-organized compendium of methods and recipes supplied with lists of original papers.' Eugene Postnikov, zbMATHMore details
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
1174 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-49014-6 (9781108490146)
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Additional editions
David Landau | Kurt Binder
A Guide to Monte Carlo Simulations in Statistical Physics
E-Book
11/2021
5th Edition
Cambridge University Press
€73.99
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E-Book
07/2021
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Previous edition
David P. Landau | Kurt Binder
A Guide to Monte Carlo Simulations in Statistical Physics
Book
11/2014
4th Edition
Cambridge University Press
€79.22
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Persons
Four months after graduating from Harvard College, David Landau reached fame with his classic book, Kissinger: The Uses of Power. In 1989 he met Emi and Adolfo Rivero, the brothers of the title, and remained their friend until they passed away in the 2010's. Landau is a trained historian as well as a novelist and publisher. Ricardo Bofill, who created Cuba's movement for human rights, called him "a special friend."
Content
1. Introduction; 2. Some Necessary Background; 3. Simple Sampling Monte Carlo Methods; 4. Importance Sampling Monte Carlo Methods; 5. More on Importance Sampling Monte Carlo Methods for Lattice Systems; 6. Off-Lattice Models; 7. Reweighting Methods; 8. Quantum Monte Carlo Methods; 9. Monte Carlo Renormalization Group Methods; 10. Non-Equilibrium and Irreversible Processes; 11. Lattice Gauge Models: A Brief Introduction; 12. A Brief Review of Other Methods of Computer Simulation; 13. Monte Carlo Simulations at the Periphery of Physics and Beyond; 14. Monte Carlo Studies of Biological Molecules; 15. Emerging Trends; Index.