Random Processes in Physical Systems
An Introduction to Probability-Based Computer Simulations
Published on 23. July 1990
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-471-51792-4 (ISBN)
Description
The advent of powerful desktop computers promises to open a new door to the natural sciences and mathematics. It is often called "numerical experimentation" and consists of computer programs that permit the manipulation of simulated physical systems. This book introduces the reader to computer methods that are modelled on the rules of gambling. They can be done on a personal computer, and aim to provide physical and mathematical insights to the expert and novice alike. The aim is to encourage a more pragmatic and critical attitude toward the application of physical concepts than is implied by the immediate assumption of classical methods.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Ill.
Dimensions
Height: 62 mm
Width: 44 mm
Weight
652 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-51792-4 (9780471517924)
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Content
SIMULATIONS IN DISCRETE SPACES. Heads and Tails. Games in Discrete Spaces. The Random Walk in One Dimension. Pinball and Stochastic Horse Races. Generalizing the Random Walk. Random Walks Near Boundaries. Shuffling of Energy Quanta in Isolated Systems. Equilibrium Among Systems. PROCESSES IN CONTINUOUS SPACES. An Introduction to Continuous Distributions. Exponential Processes. The Poisson Distribution. The Normal Distribution. DYNAMIC SIMULATIONS. Gas of Atoms Near Equilibrium. Uniform Gas of Atoms and Photons. Modeling Plants and Stars. STOCHASTIC METHODS OF PARAMETER ESTIMATION. Errors of Measurement. Estimation of Multiple Parameters. Optimization. Appendices. References. Index.