A Survey Of Computational Physics

Author : Rubin H. Landau,José Páez,Cristian C. Bordeianu
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781400841189

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A Survey of Computational Physics by Rubin H. Landau,José Páez,Cristian C. Bordeianu Pdf

Computational physics is a rapidly growing subfield of computational science, in large part because computers can solve previously intractable problems or simulate natural processes that do not have analytic solutions. The next step beyond Landau's First Course in Scientific Computing and a follow-up to Landau and Páez's Computational Physics, this text presents a broad survey of key topics in computational physics for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students, including new discussions of visualization tools, wavelet analysis, molecular dynamics, and computational fluid dynamics. By treating science, applied mathematics, and computer science together, the book reveals how this knowledge base can be applied to a wider range of real-world problems than computational physics texts normally address. Designed for a one- or two-semester course, A Survey of Computational Physics will also interest anyone who wants a reference on or practical experience in the basics of computational physics. Accessible to advanced undergraduates Real-world problem-solving approach Java codes and applets integrated with text Companion Web site includes videos of lectures

Author : Rubin Landau,José Páez,Cristian Bordeianu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1119065230

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A Survey of Computational Physics by Rubin Landau,José Páez,Cristian Bordeianu Pdf

Computational physics is a rapidly growing subfield of computational science, in large part because computers can solve previously intractable problems or simulate natural processes that do not have analytic solutions. The next step beyond Landau's First Course in Scientific Computing and a follow-up to Landau and Páez's Computational Physics, this text presents a broad survey of key topics in computational physics for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students, including new discussions of visualization tools, wavelet analysis, molecular dynamics, and computational fluid dynamics. By treating science, applied mathematics, and computer science together, the book reveals how this knowledge base can be applied to a wider range of real-world problems than computational physics texts normally address. Designed for a one- or two-semester course, A Survey of Computational Physics will also interest anyone who wants a reference on or practical experience in the basics of computational physics. Accessible to advanced undergraduates Real-world problem-solving approach Java codes and applets integrated with text Companion Web site includes videos of lectures.

Author : Rubin H. Landau,Manuel J. Páez,Cristian C. Bordeianu
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 647 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527413157

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Computational Physics by Rubin H. Landau,Manuel J. Páez,Cristian C. Bordeianu Pdf

The use of computation and simulation has become an essential part of the scientific process. Being able to transform a theory into an algorithm requires significant theoretical insight, detailed physical and mathematical understanding, and a working level of competency in programming. This upper-division text provides an unusually broad survey of the topics of modern computational physics from a multidisciplinary, computational science point of view. Its philosophy is rooted in learning by doing (assisted by many model programs), with new scientific materials as well as with the Python programming language. Python has become very popular, particularly for physics education and large scientific projects. It is probably the easiest programming language to learn for beginners, yet is also used for mainstream scientific computing, and has packages for excellent graphics and even symbolic manipulations. The text is designed for an upper-level undergraduate or beginning graduate course and provides the reader with the essential knowledge to understand computational tools and mathematical methods well enough to be successful. As part of the teaching of using computers to solve scientific problems, the reader is encouraged to work through a sample problem stated at the beginning of each chapter or unit, which involves studying the text, writing, debugging and running programs, visualizing the results, and the expressing in words what has been done and what can be concluded. Then there are exercises and problems at the end of each chapter for the reader to work on their own (with model programs given for that purpose).

Author : Paul DeVries,Paul L. DeVries,Javier Hasbun
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780763773144

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A First Course in Computational Physics by Paul DeVries,Paul L. DeVries,Javier Hasbun Pdf

Computers and computation are extremely important components of physics and should be integral parts of a physicist’s education. Furthermore, computational physics is reshaping the way calculations are made in all areas of physics. Intended for the physics and engineering students who have completed the introductory physics course, A First Course in Computational Physics, Second Edition covers the different types of computational problems using MATLAB with exercises developed around problems of physical interest. Topics such as root finding, Newton-Cotes integration, and ordinary differential equations are included and presented in the context of physics problems. A few topics rarely seen at this level such as computerized tomography, are also included. Within each chapter, the student is led from relatively elementary problems and simple numerical approaches through derivations of more complex and sophisticated methods, often culminating in the solution to problems of significant difficulty. The goal is to demonstrate how numerical methods are used to solve the problems that physicists face. Read the review published in Computing in Science & Engineering magazine, March/April 2011 (Vol. 13, No. 2) ? 2011 IEEE, Published by the IEEE Computer Society

Author : Mark E. J. Newman
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Computational physics
ISBN : 1480145513

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Computational Physics by Mark E. J. Newman Pdf

This book explains the fundamentals of computational physics and describes the techniques that every physicist should know, such as finite difference methods, numerical quadrature, and the fast Fourier transform. The book offers a complete introduction to the topic at the undergraduate level, and is also suitable for the advanced student or researcher. The book begins with an introduction to Python, then moves on to a step-by-step description of the techniques of computational physics, with examples ranging from simple mechanics problems to complex calculations in quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, statistical mechanics, and more.

Author : K.-H. Hoffmann,Michael Schreiber
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662048047

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Computational Statistical Physics by K.-H. Hoffmann,Michael Schreiber Pdf

In recent years statistical physics has made significant progress as a result of advances in numerical techniques. While good textbooks exist on the general aspects of statistical physics, the numerical methods and the new developments based on large-scale computing are not usually adequately presented. In this book 16 experts describe the application of methods of statistical physics to various areas in physics such as disordered materials, quasicrystals, semiconductors, and also to other areas beyond physics, such as financial markets, game theory, evolution, and traffic planning, in which statistical physics has recently become significant. In this way the universality of the underlying concepts and methods such as fractals, random matrix theory, time series, neural networks, evolutionary algorithms, becomes clear. The topics are covered by introductory, tutorial presentations.

Author : Marc Mézard,Andrea Montanari
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780198570837

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Information, Physics, and Computation by Marc Mézard,Andrea Montanari Pdf

A very active field of research is emerging at the frontier of statistical physics, theoretical computer science/discrete mathematics, and coding/information theory. This book sets up a common language and pool of concepts, accessible to students and researchers from each of these fields.

Author : Tao Pang
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-19
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0521825695

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An Introduction to Computational Physics by Tao Pang Pdf

This advanced textbook provides an introduction to the basic methods of computational physics.

Author : Martin Peters
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-26
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642044663

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Computational Fluid Dynamics for Sport Simulation by Martin Peters Pdf

All over the world sport plays a prominent role in society: as a leisure activity for many, as an ingredient of culture, as a business and as a matter of national prestige in such major events as the World Cup in soccer or the Olympic Games. Hence, it is not surprising that science has entered the realm of sports, and, in particular, that computer simulation has become highly relevant in recent years. This is explored in this book by choosing five different sports as examples, demonstrating that computational science and engineering (CSE) can make essential contributions to research on sports topics on both the fundamental level and, eventually, by supporting athletes’ performance.

Author : Avi Wigderson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780691189130

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Mathematics and Computation by Avi Wigderson Pdf

An introduction to computational complexity theory, its connections and interactions with mathematics, and its central role in the natural and social sciences, technology, and philosophy Mathematics and Computation provides a broad, conceptual overview of computational complexity theory—the mathematical study of efficient computation. With important practical applications to computer science and industry, computational complexity theory has evolved into a highly interdisciplinary field, with strong links to most mathematical areas and to a growing number of scientific endeavors. Avi Wigderson takes a sweeping survey of complexity theory, emphasizing the field’s insights and challenges. He explains the ideas and motivations leading to key models, notions, and results. In particular, he looks at algorithms and complexity, computations and proofs, randomness and interaction, quantum and arithmetic computation, and cryptography and learning, all as parts of a cohesive whole with numerous cross-influences. Wigderson illustrates the immense breadth of the field, its beauty and richness, and its diverse and growing interactions with other areas of mathematics. He ends with a comprehensive look at the theory of computation, its methodology and aspirations, and the unique and fundamental ways in which it has shaped and will further shape science, technology, and society. For further reading, an extensive bibliography is provided for all topics covered. Mathematics and Computation is useful for undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics, computer science, and related fields, as well as researchers and teachers in these fields. Many parts require little background, and serve as an invitation to newcomers seeking an introduction to the theory of computation. Comprehensive coverage of computational complexity theory, and beyond High-level, intuitive exposition, which brings conceptual clarity to this central and dynamic scientific discipline Historical accounts of the evolution and motivations of central concepts and models A broad view of the theory of computation's influence on science, technology, and society Extensive bibliography

Author : Rubin H. Landau,Manuel J P?ez,Cristian C. Bordeianu
Publisher : Wiley-VCH
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 3527406263

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Computational Physics by Rubin H. Landau,Manuel J P?ez,Cristian C. Bordeianu Pdf

This second edition increases the universality of the previous edition by providing all its codes in the Java language, whose compiler and development kit are available for free for essentially all operating systems. In addition, the accompanying CD provides many of the same codes in Fortran 95, Fortran 77, and C, for even more universal application, as well as MPI codes for parallel applications. The book also includes new materials on trial-and-error search techniques, IEEE floating point arithmetic, probability and statistics, optimization and tuning in multiple languages, parallel computing with MPI, JAMA the Java matrix library, the solution of simultaneous nonlinear equations, cubic splines, ODE eigenvalue problems, and Java plotting programs. From the reviews of the first edition: "Landau and Paez's book would be an excellent choice for a course on computational physics which emphasizes computational methods and programming." - American Journal of Physics

Author : Philipp Scherer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319004013

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Computational Physics by Philipp Scherer Pdf

This textbook presents basic and advanced computational physics in a very didactic style. It contains very-well-presented and simple mathematical descriptions of many of the most important algorithms used in computational physics. The first part of the book discusses the basic numerical methods. The second part concentrates on simulation of classical and quantum systems. Several classes of integration methods are discussed including not only the standard Euler and Runge Kutta method but also multi-step methods and the class of Verlet methods, which is introduced by studying the motion in Liouville space. A general chapter on the numerical treatment of differential equations provides methods of finite differences, finite volumes, finite elements and boundary elements together with spectral methods and weighted residual based methods. The book gives simple but non trivial examples from a broad range of physical topics trying to give the reader insight into not only the numerical treatment but also simulated problems. Different methods are compared with regard to their stability and efficiency. The exercises in the book are realised as computer experiments.

Author : Dietrich Stauffer
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9810224273

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Annual Reviews of Computational Physics III by Dietrich Stauffer Pdf

Author : Konstantinos N. Anagnostopoulos
Publisher : Konstantinos Anagnostopoulos
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781312464414

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Computational Physics, Vol I by Konstantinos N. Anagnostopoulos Pdf

This book is an introduction to the computational methods used in physics and other scientific fields. It is addressed to an audience that has already been exposed to the introductory level of college physics, usually taught during the first two years of an undergraduate program in science and engineering. The book starts with very simple problems in particle motion and ends with an in-depth discussion of advanced techniques used in Monte Carlo simulations in statistical mechanics. The level of instruction rises slowly, while discussing problems like the diffusion equation, electrostatics on the plane, quantum mechanics and random walks. The book aims to provide the students with the background and the experience needed in order to advance to high performance computing projects in science and engineering. But it also tries to keep the students motivated by considering interesting applications in physics, like chaos, quantum mechanics, special relativity and the physics of phase transitions. The book and the accompanying software is available for free in electronic form at http://goo.gl/SGUEkM (www.physics.ntua.gr/%7Ekonstant/ComputationalPhysics) and a printed copy can be purchased from lulu.com at http://goo.gl/Pg1zHc (vol II at http://goo.gl/XsSBdP )

Author : Joel Franklin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107067851

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Computational Methods for Physics by Joel Franklin Pdf

There is an increasing need for undergraduate students in physics to have a core set of computational tools. Most problems in physics benefit from numerical methods, and many of them resist analytical solution altogether. This textbook presents numerical techniques for solving familiar physical problems where a complete solution is inaccessible using traditional mathematical methods. The numerical techniques for solving the problems are clearly laid out, with a focus on the logic and applicability of the method. The same problems are revisited multiple times using different numerical techniques, so readers can easily compare the methods. The book features over 250 end-of-chapter exercises. A website hosted by the author features a complete set of programs used to generate the examples and figures, which can be used as a starting point for further investigation. A link to this can be found at www.cambridge.org/9781107034303.