
Introduction to Computer Simulation
Oxford University Press
Published on 28. January 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
328 pages
978-0-19-850425-2 (ISBN)
Description
Computer simulation is increasingly used in physics and engineering to predict the probable outcome of experiments and to aid in their interpretation. The methods of simulation are based on a range of numerical techniques for treating ordinary and partial differential equations. Since much of physics can be broken down into a relatively small set of fundamental equations, there is a set of very general methods which can be widely applied. This text aims to give an introduction to those methods suitable for readers at an undergraduate level and those meeting the subject for the first time at postgraduate level. The methods are illustrated with simple programs and problems. The book covers a range of material not available in a simple form in a single text elsewhere.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
1 halftone, numerous line figures
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
568 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-850425-2 (9780198504252)
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Author
Department of PhysicsDepartment of Physics
Department of PhysicsDepartment of Physics, both at the University of York
Content
Preface ; 1. Models and simulation ; 2. Finite-difference methods ; 3. Simulation with particlesd ; 4. The Monte-Carlo method ; 5. The wave equation ; 6. The finite element method ; 7. Compuational fluid dynamics ; Appendices ; Problems: solutions and comments ; References