An Introduction to Computational Physics

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title An Introduction to Computational Physics
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tao Pang
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:402
Dimensions(mm): Height 246,Width 189
Category/GenrePhysics
Object-oriented programming (OOP)
ISBN/Barcode 9780521532761
ClassificationsDewey:530.1
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Edition 2nd Revised edition
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 10 June 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Thoroughly revised for its second edition, this advanced textbook provides an introduction to the basic methods of computational physics, and an overview of progress in several areas of scientific computing by relying on free software available from CERN. The book begins by dealing with basic computational tools and routines, covering approximating functions, differential equations, spectral analysis, and matrix operations. Important concepts are illustrated by relevant examples at each stage. The author also discusses more advanced topics, such as molecular dynamics, modeling continuous systems, Monte Carlo methods, genetic algorithm and programming, and numerical renormalization. It includes many more exercises. This can be used as a textbook for either undergraduate or first-year graduate courses on computational physics or scientific computation. It will also be a useful reference for anyone involved in computational research.

Reviews

Review of the hardback: 'This is an excellent textbook for course on computational physics and scientific computation.' Zentralblatt MATH