A Guide to Monte Carlo Simulations in Statistical Physics

ISBN-13: 9781108490146 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 550 str.

David Landau; Kurt Binder

Opis

Unique coverage of Monte Carlo methods for both continuum and lattice systems, explaining particularly analysis of phase transitions.

Recenzje

'… 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, zbMATH

Spis treści

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.