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Evolution from Cellular to Social Scales (Hardcover, 2008 ed.): Arne T. Skjeltorp, Alexander V. Belushkin Evolution from Cellular to Social Scales (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)
Arne T. Skjeltorp, Alexander V. Belushkin
R6,249 R4,301 Discovery Miles 43 010 Save R1,948 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Evolution is a critical challenge for many areas of science, technology and development of society. The book reviews general evolutionary facts such as origin of life and evolution of the genome and clues to evolution through simple systems. Emerging areas of science such as "systems biology" and "bio-complexity" are founded on the idea that phenomena need to be understood in the context of highly interactive processes operating at different levels and on different scales. This is where physics meets complexity in nature, and where we must begin to learn about complexity if we are to understand it. Similarly, there is an increasingly urgent need to understand and predict the evolutionary behavior of highly interacting man-made systems, in areas such as communications and transport, which permeate the modern world. The same applies to the evolution of human networks such as social, political and financial systems, where technology has tended to vastly increase both the complexity and speed of interaction, which is sometimes effectively instantaneous. The book contains reviews on such diverse areas as evolution experiments with microorganisms, the origin and evolution of viruses, evolutionary dynamics of genes and environment in cancer development, aging as an evolution-facilitating program, evolution of vision and evolution of financial markets.

Interdisciplinary Aspects of Turbulence (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Wolfgang Hillebrandt, Friedrich Kupka Interdisciplinary Aspects of Turbulence (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Wolfgang Hillebrandt, Friedrich Kupka
R1,528 Discovery Miles 15 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

What do combustion engines, fusion reactors, weather forecast, ocean ?ows, our sun, and stellar explosions in outer space have in common? Of course, the physics and the length and time scales are vastly di?erent in all cases, but it is alsowellknownthatinallofthem,onsomerelevantlengthscales,thematerial ?ows that govern the dynamical and/or secular evolution of the systems are chaotic and often unpredictable: they are said to be turbulent. In fact, the term "turbulence" is used for an enormous variety of p- nomena in very di?erent ?elds, including geophysics, astrophysics, and - gineering. Unfortunately, these communities do not talk to each other too often. Therefore, back in 2005, we organized a workshop on "Interdis- plinary Aspects of Turbulence" at the Ringberg Castle in the Bavarian Alps, to discuss topics such as the basic concepts of turbulence, the di?- ent approaches of modelling and simulations used in the various areas, and also possible tests. This workshop was a great success and the proceedings can be found on the Internet (www.mpa-garching.mpg.de/mpa/publications/ proceedings/proceedings-en.html) as well as pdf-?les of several of the talks presented (www.mpa-garching. mpg.de/hydro/Turbulence/).

Introduction to Nonextensive Statistical Mechanics - Approaching a Complex World (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Constantino Tsallis Introduction to Nonextensive Statistical Mechanics - Approaching a Complex World (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Constantino Tsallis
R2,526 Discovery Miles 25 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Metaphors, generalizations and unifications are natural and desirable ingredients of the evolution of scientific theories and concepts. Physics, in particular, obviously walks along these paths since its very beginning. This book focuses on nonextensive statistical mechanics, a current generalization of Boltzmann-Gibbs (BG) statistical mechanics, one of the greatest monuments of contemporary physics. Conceived more than 130 years ago by Maxwell, Boltzmann and Gibbs, the BG theory exhibits uncountable - some of them impressive - successes in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computational sciences, to name a few. Presently, more than two thousand publications, by over 1800 scientists around the world, have been dedicated to the nonextensive generalization. Remarkable applications have emerged, and its mathematical grounding is by now relatively well established. A pedagogical introduction to its concepts - nonlinear dynamics, extensivity of the nonadditive entropy, global correlations, generalization of the standard CLT's, among others - is presented in this book as well as a selection of paradigmatic applications in various sciences together with diversified experimental verifications of some of its predictions.

  • This is the first pedagogical book on the subject, written by the proponent of the theory
  • Presents many applications to interdisciplinary complex phenomena in virtually all sciences, ranging from physics to medicine, from economics to biology, through signal and image processing and others
  • Offers a detailed derivation of results, illustrations and for the first time detailed presentation of Nonextensive Statistical Mechanics
Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2010): Richard M. Feldman, Ciriaco Valdez-Flores Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2010)
Richard M. Feldman, Ciriaco Valdez-Flores
R5,762 R4,349 Discovery Miles 43 490 Save R1,413 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is a result of teaching stochastic processes to junior and senior undergr- uates and beginning graduate students over many years. In teaching such a course, we have realized a need to furnish students with material that gives a mathematical presentation while at the same time providing proper foundations to allow students to build an intuitive feel for probabilistic reasoning. We have tried to maintain a b- ance in presenting advanced but understandable material that sparks an interest and challenges students, without the discouragement that often comes as a consequence of not understanding the material. Our intent in this text is to develop stochastic p- cesses in an elementary but mathematically precise style and to provide suf?cient examples and homework exercises that will permit students to understand the range of application areas for stochastic processes. We also practice active learning in the classroom. In other words, we believe that the traditional practice of lecturing continuously for 50 to 75 minutes is not a very effective method for teaching. Students should somehow engage in the subject m- ter during the teaching session. One effective method for active learning is, after at most 20 minutes of lecture, to assign a small example problem for the students to work and one important tool that the instructor can utilize is the computer. So- times we are fortunate to lecture students in a classroom containing computers with a spreadsheet program, usually Microsoft's Excel.

Handbook of Brain Connectivity (Hardcover, 2007 ed.): Viktor K. Jirsa, A. R. McIntosh Handbook of Brain Connectivity (Hardcover, 2007 ed.)
Viktor K. Jirsa, A. R. McIntosh
R5,547 Discovery Miles 55 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Our contemporary understanding of brain function is deeply rooted in the ideas of the nonlinear dynamics of distributed networks. Cognition and motor coordination seem to arise from the interactions of local neuronal networks, which themselves are connected in large scales across the entire brain. The spatial architectures between various scales inevitably influence the dynamics of the brain and thereby its function. But how can we integrate brain connectivity amongst these structural and functional domains? Our Handbook provides an account of the current knowledge on the measurement, analysis and theory of the anatomical and functional connectivity of the brain. All contributors are leading experts in various fields concerning structural and functional brain connectivity. In the first part of the Handbook, the chapters focus on an introduction and discussion of the principles underlying connected neural systems. The second part introduces the currently available non-invasive technologies for measuring structural and functional connectivity in the brain. Part three provides an overview of the analysis techniques currently available and highlights new developments. Part four introduces the application and translation of the concepts of brain connectivity to behavior, cognition and the clinical domain. Written for: Researchers, engineers, graduate students in complexity, applied nonlinear dynamics, neuroscience

Stable and Efficient Cubature-based Filtering in Dynamical Systems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Dominik Ballreich Stable and Efficient Cubature-based Filtering in Dynamical Systems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Dominik Ballreich
R2,415 R1,803 Discovery Miles 18 030 Save R612 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The book addresses the problem of calculation of d-dimensional integrals (conditional expectations) in filter problems. It develops new methods of deterministic numerical integration, which can be used to speed up and stabilize filter algorithms. With the help of these methods, better estimates and predictions of latent variables are made possible in the fields of economics, engineering and physics. The resulting procedures are tested within four detailed simulation studies.

Statistical Mechanics - A Short Treatise (Hardcover, 1999 ed.): Giovanni Gallavotti Statistical Mechanics - A Short Treatise (Hardcover, 1999 ed.)
Giovanni Gallavotti
R3,064 Discovery Miles 30 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents a critical and modern analysis of the conceptual foundations of statistical mechanics as laid down in Boltzmann's works. The author emphasises the relation between microscopic reversibility and macroscopic irreversibility. Students will find a clear and detailed explanation of fundamental concepts such as equipartition, entropy and ergodicity. They will learn about Brownian motion, the modern treatment of the thermodynamic limit phase transitions, the microscopic and macroscopic theory of the coexistence of phases, statistical mechanics of stationary states, and fluctuations and dissipation in chaotic motions.

Equilibrium Statistical Physics (2nd Edition) (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Michael Plischke, Birger Bergersen Equilibrium Statistical Physics (2nd Edition) (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Michael Plischke, Birger Bergersen
R3,121 Discovery Miles 31 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Newer Edition Available: Equilibrium Statistical Physics (3rd Edition)This revised and expanded edition of one of the important textbook in statistical physics, is a graduate level text suitable for students in physics, chemistry, and materials science.After a short review of basic concepts, the authors begin the discussion on strongly interacting condensed matter systems with a thorough treatment of mean field and Landau theories of phase transitions. Many examples are worked out in considerable detail. Classical liquids are treated next. Along with traditional approaches to the subject such as the virial expansion and integral equations, newer theories such as perturbation theory and density functional theories are introduced.The modern theory of phase transitions occupies a central place in this book. The development is along historical lines, beginning with the Onsager solution of the two-dimensional Ising model, series expansions, scaling theory, finite-size scaling, and the universality hypothesis. A separate chapter is devoted to the renormalization group approach to critical phenomena. The development of the basic tools is completed in a new chapter on computer simulations in which both Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics techniques are introduced.The remainder of the book is concerned with a discussion of some of the more important modern problems in condensed matter theory. A chapter on quantum fluids deals with Bose condensation, superfluidity, and the BCS and Landau-Ginzburg theories of superconductivity. A new chapter on polymers and membranes contains a discussion of the Gaussian and Flory models of dilute polymer mixtures, the connection of polymer theory to critical phenomena, a discussion of dense polymer mixtures and an introduction to the physical properties of solid and fluid membranes. A chapter on linear response includes the Kubo formalism, the fluctuation-dissipation theorem, Onsager relations and the Boltzmann equation. The last chapter is devoted to disordered materials.Each chapter contains a substantial number of exercises. A manual with a complete set of solutions to these problems is available under separate cover.

Chaotic Flows - Correlation Effects, Transport, and Structures (Hardcover, 2011): Oleg G. Bakunin Chaotic Flows - Correlation Effects, Transport, and Structures (Hardcover, 2011)
Oleg G. Bakunin
R1,521 Discovery Miles 15 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book introduces readers to and summarizes the current ideas and theories about the basic mechanisms for transport in chaotic flows. Typically no single paradigmatic approach exists as this topic is relevant for fields as diverse as plasma physics, geophysical flows and various branches of engineering. Accordingly, the dispersion of matter in chaotic or turbulent flows is analyzed from different perspectives. Partly based on lecture courses given by the author, this book addresses both graduate students and researchers in search of a high-level but approachable and broad introduction to the topic.

Econophysics Approaches to Large-Scale Business Data and Financial Crisis - Proceedings of Tokyo Tech-Hitotsubashi... Econophysics Approaches to Large-Scale Business Data and Financial Crisis - Proceedings of Tokyo Tech-Hitotsubashi Interdisciplinary Conference + APFA7 (Hardcover, Edition.)
Misako Takayasu, Tsutomu Watanabe, Hideki Takayasu
R4,268 Discovery Miles 42 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In recent years, as part of the increasing "informationization" of industry and the economy, enterprises have been accumulating vast amounts of detailed data such as high-frequency transaction data in nancial markets and point-of-sale information onindividualitems in theretail sector. Similarly,vast amountsof data arenow ava- able on business networks based on inter rm transactions and shareholdings. In the past, these types of information were studied only by economists and management scholars. More recently, however, researchers from other elds, such as physics, mathematics, and information sciences, have become interested in this kind of data and, based on novel empirical approaches to searching for regularities and "laws" akin to those in the natural sciences, have produced intriguing results. This book is the proceedings of the international conference THICCAPFA7 that was titled "New Approaches to the Analysis of Large-Scale Business and E- nomic Data," held in Tokyo, March 1-5, 2009. The letters THIC denote the Tokyo Tech (Tokyo Institute of Technology)-Hitotsubashi Interdisciplinary Conference. The conference series, titled APFA (Applications of Physics in Financial Analysis), focuses on the analysis of large-scale economic data. It has traditionally brought physicists and economists together to exchange viewpoints and experience (APFA1 in Dublin 1999, APFA2 in Liege ` 2000, APFA3 in London 2001, APFA4 in Warsaw 2003, APFA5 in Torino 2006, and APFA6 in Lisbon 2007). The aim of the conf- ence is to establish fundamental analytical techniques and data collection methods, taking into account the results from a variety of academic disciplines.

Galaxies and Chaos (Hardcover): George Contopoulos, Nikos Voglis Galaxies and Chaos (Hardcover)
George Contopoulos, Nikos Voglis
R3,057 Discovery Miles 30 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Galaxies and Chaos examines the application of tools developed for Nonlinear Dynamical Systems to Galactic Dynamics and Galaxy Formation, as well as to related issues in Celestial Mechanics. The contributions collected in this volume have emerged from selected presentations at a workshop on this topic and key chapters have been suitably expanded in order to be accessible to nonspecialist researchers and postgraduate students wishing to enter this exciting field of research.

Introduction To Stochastic Processes And Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics, An (Hardcover): Horacio Sergio Wio Introduction To Stochastic Processes And Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics, An (Hardcover)
Horacio Sergio Wio
R2,308 Discovery Miles 23 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The purpose of this textbook is to bring together, in a self-contained introductory form, the scattered material in the field of stochastic processes and statistical physics. It offers the opportunity of being acquainted with stochastic, kinetic and nonequilibrium processes. Although the research techniques in these areas have become standard procedures, they are not usually taught in the normal courses on statistical physics. For students of physics in their last year and graduate students who wish to gain an invaluable introduction on the above subjects, this book is a necessary tool.

Statistical and Dynamical Aspects of Mesoscopic Systems - Proceedings of the XVI Sitges Conference on Statistical Mechanics... Statistical and Dynamical Aspects of Mesoscopic Systems - Proceedings of the XVI Sitges Conference on Statistical Mechanics Held at Sitges, Barcelona, Spain, 7-11 June 1999 (Hardcover, 2000 ed.)
D. Reguera, G. Platero, L.L. Bonilla, J.M. Rubi
R2,842 Discovery Miles 28 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Initially a subfield of solid state physics, the study of mesoscopic systems has evolved over the years into a vast field of research in its own right. Keeping track its rapid progress, this book provides a broad survey of the latest developments in the field. The focus is on statistics and dynamics of mesoscopic systems with special emphasis on topics like quantum chaos, localization, noise and fluctuations, mesoscopic optics and quantum transport in nanostructures. Written with nonspecialists in mind, this book will also be useful to graduate students wishing to familiarize themselves with this field of research.

Logic for Physicists (Hardcover): Nicolas A Pereyra Logic for Physicists (Hardcover)
Nicolas A Pereyra
R1,483 Discovery Miles 14 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book gives a rigorous yet 'physics-focused' introduction to mathematical logic that is geared towards natural science majors. We present the science major with a robust introduction to logic, focusing on the specific knowledge and skills that will unavoidably be needed in calculus topics and natural science topics in general (rather than taking a philosophical math fundamental oriented approach that is commonly found in mathematical logic textbooks).

Quantum Dynamical Semigroups and Applications (Hardcover, 2007 ed.): Robert Alicki, K Lendi Quantum Dynamical Semigroups and Applications (Hardcover, 2007 ed.)
Robert Alicki, K Lendi
R1,545 Discovery Miles 15 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Reinvigorated by advances and insights the quantum theory of irreversible processes has recently attracted growing attention.

This volume introduces the very basic concepts of semigroup dynamics of open quantum systems and reviews a variety of modern applications. Originally published as Volume 286 (1987) in Lecture in Physics, this volume has been newly typeset, revised and corrected and also expanded to include a review on recent developments.

Statistical Physics, Automata Networks and Dynamical Systems (Hardcover, 1992 ed.): E. Goles, Servet Martinez Statistical Physics, Automata Networks and Dynamical Systems (Hardcover, 1992 ed.)
E. Goles, Servet Martinez
R1,584 Discovery Miles 15 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

One service mathematics has rendered the Et moi, .... si j'avait su comment en revenir, je human race. It has put common sense back n'y serais point aile.' where it belongs, on the topmost shelf next to Jules Verne the dusty canister labelled 'discarded nonsense'. Eric T. Bell The series is divergent; therefore we may be able to do something with it. O. Heaviside Mathematics is a tool for thought. A highly necessary tool in a world where both feedback and nonlineari ties abound. Similarly, all kinds of parts of mathematics serve as tools for other parts and for other sci ences. Applying a simple rewriting rule to the quote on the right above one finds such statements as: 'One ser vice topology has rendered mathematical physics .. .'; 'One service logic has rendered computer science .. .'; 'One service category theory has rendered mathematics .. .'. All arguably true. And all statements obtainable this way form part of the raison d'etre of this series."

Organic Computing (Hardcover, 2008 ed.): Rolf P. Wurtz Organic Computing (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)
Rolf P. Wurtz
R4,536 R4,282 Discovery Miles 42 820 Save R254 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this book, the major ideas behind Organic Computing are delineated, together with a sparse sample of computational projects undertaken in this new field. Biological metaphors include evolution, neural networks, gene-regulatory networks, networks of brain modules, hormone system, insect swarms, and ant colonies. Applications are as diverse as system design, optimization, artificial growth, task allocation, clustering, routing, face recognition, and sign language understanding.

Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics - Ensemble Method (Hardcover, 1998 ed.): Byung Chan Eu Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics - Ensemble Method (Hardcover, 1998 ed.)
Byung Chan Eu
R4,349 Discovery Miles 43 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this monograph, nonequilibrium statistical mechanics is developed by means of ensemble methods on the basis of the Boltzmann equation, the generic Boltzmann equations for classical and quantum dilute gases, and a generalised Boltzmann equation for dense simple fluids. The theories are developed in forms parallel with the equilibrium Gibbs ensemble theory in a way fully consistent with the laws of thermodynamics. The generalised hydrodynamics equations are the integral part of the theory and describe the evolution of macroscopic processes in accordance with the laws of thermodynamics of systems far removed from equilibrium. Audience: This book will be of interest to researchers in the fields of statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, gas dynamics, fluid dynamics, rheology, irreversible thermodynamics and nonequilibrium phenomena.

Localized States in Physics: Solitons and Patterns (Hardcover, 2011 ed.): Orazio Descalzi, Marcel Clerc, Stefania Residori,... Localized States in Physics: Solitons and Patterns (Hardcover, 2011 ed.)
Orazio Descalzi, Marcel Clerc, Stefania Residori, Gaetano Assanto
R2,833 Discovery Miles 28 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Systems driven far from thermodynamic equilibrium can create dissipative structures through the spontaneous breaking of symmetries. A particularlyfascinating feature of these pattern-forming systems is their tendency toproduce spatially confined states. These localized wave packets can exist as propagating entities through space and/or time.

Various examples of suchsystems will be dealt with in this book, including localized states in fluids, chemical reactions on surfaces, neural networks, optical systems, granular systems, population models, and Bose-Einstein condensates.

This book should appeal to all physicists, mathematicians and electrical engineers interested in localization in far-from-equilibrium systems. The authors - all recognized experts in their fields -strive to achieve a balance between theoretical and experimental considerations thereby givingan overview offascinating physical principles, their manifestations in diverse systems, and the noveltechnical applications on the horizon.

Physics of the Human Temporality - Complex Present (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Ihor Lubashevsky, Natalie Plavinska Physics of the Human Temporality - Complex Present (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Ihor Lubashevsky, Natalie Plavinska
R4,631 Discovery Miles 46 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book presents a novel account of the human temporal dimension called the "human temporality" and develops a special mathematical formalism for describing such an object as the human mind. One of the characteristic features of the human mind is its temporal extent. For objects of physical reality, only the present exists, which may be conceived as a point-like moment in time. In the human temporality, the past retained in the memory, the imaginary future, and the present coexist and are closely intertwined and impact one another. This book focuses on one of the fragments of the human temporality called the complex present. A detailed analysis of the classical and modern concepts has enabled the authors to put forward the idea of the multi-component structure of the present. For the concept of the complex present, the authors proposed a novel account that involves a qualitative description and a special mathematical formalism. This formalism takes into account human goal-oriented behavior and uncertainty in human perception. The present book can be interesting for theoreticians, physicists dealing with modeling systems where the human factor plays a crucial role, philosophers who are interested in applying philosophical concepts to constructing mathematical models, and psychologists whose research is related to modeling mental processes.

Kinetic Theory of Gases and Plasmas (Hardcover, 1991 ed.): P.P.J.M. Schram Kinetic Theory of Gases and Plasmas (Hardcover, 1991 ed.)
P.P.J.M. Schram
R5,686 Discovery Miles 56 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Kinetic theory is the link between the non--equilibrium statistical mechanics of many particle systems and macroscopic or phenomenological physics. Therefore much attention is paid in this book both to the derivation of kinetic equations with their limitations and generalizations on the one hand, and to the use of kinetic theory for the description of physical phenomena and the calculation of transport coefficients on the other hand. The book is meant for researchers in the field, graduate students and advanced undergraduate students. At the end of each chapter a section of exercises is added not only for the purpose of providing the reader with the opportunity to test his understanding of the theory and his ability to apply it, but also to complete the chapter with relevant additions and examples that otherwise would have overburdened the main text of the preceding sections. The author is indebted to the physicists who taught him Statistical Mechanics, Kinetic Theory, Plasma Physics and Fluid Mechanics. I gratefully acknowledge the fact that much of the inspiration without which this book would not have been possible, originated from what I learned from several outstanding teachers. In particular I want to mention the late Prof. dr. H. C. Brinkman, who directed my first steps in the field of theoretical plasma physics, my thesis advisor Prof. dr. N. G. Van Kampen and Prof. dr. A. N. Kaufman, whose course on Non-Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics in Berkeley I remember with delight.

Fractional Statistics And Anyon Superconductivity (Paperback, New edition): Frank Wilczek Fractional Statistics And Anyon Superconductivity (Paperback, New edition)
Frank Wilczek
R1,242 Discovery Miles 12 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The occurrence of fractional statistics has been discovered in more and more quantum field theory models, including some of the most geometrical and canonical ones. In a remarkable case, the fractional quantum statistics of quasiparticles in the fractional quantized Hall effect (FQHE) contributes to the understanding of states found there. Very recent work has indicated that similar possibilities arise for two-dimensional films in certain states of liquid 3He. Perhaps most exciting, although quite speculative at this moment, are recent attempts to apply fractional statistics to spin systems, and specifically to the behaviour of the 2-dimensional copper oxide layers that seem to be critical to the phenomenon of high-temperature superconductivity. It has recently been shown that fractional statistics automatically implies superconductivity of a qualitatively new kind. This collection of reprints with comprehensive commentary will serve as a valuable reference for those interested in the subject but have found it difficult to acquire basic knowledge, or a coherent view of the whole, due to the scattered literature available at present.

Computer Simulations of Surfaces and Interfaces (Hardcover, 2003 ed.): Burkhard Dunweg, David P. Landau, Andrey I. Milchev Computer Simulations of Surfaces and Interfaces (Hardcover, 2003 ed.)
Burkhard Dunweg, David P. Landau, Andrey I. Milchev
R4,364 Discovery Miles 43 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Studies of surfaces and interactions between dissimilar materials or phases are vital for modern technological applications. Computer simulation methods are indispensable in such studies and this book contains a substantial body of knowledge about simulation methods as well as the theoretical background for performing computer experiments and analyzing the data.

The book is self-contained, covering a range of topics from classical statistical mechanics to a variety of simulation techniques, including molecular dynamics, Langevin dynamics and Monte Carlo methods. A number of physical systems are considered, including fluids, magnets, polymers, granular media, and driven diffusive systems. The computer simulation methods considered include both standard and accelerated versions. The simulation methods are clearly related to the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.

Braid Group, Knot Theory And Statistical Mechanics (Hardcover): Mo-Lin Ge, Chen Ning Yang Braid Group, Knot Theory And Statistical Mechanics (Hardcover)
Mo-Lin Ge, Chen Ning Yang
R3,319 Discovery Miles 33 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"The first volume might be especially useful for specialists in its subject, but it also contains good expositions for nonspecialists." Acta Sci. Math. (Szeged) Contents: Notes on Subfactors and Statistical Mechanics (V F R Jones); Polynomial Invariants in Knot Theory (L H Kauffman); Algebras of Loops on Surfaces, Algebras of Knots, and Quantization (V G Turaev); Quantum Groups (L Faddeev et al.); Introduction to the Yang-Baxter Equation (M Jimbo); Integrable Systems Related to Braid Groups and Yang-Baxter Equation (T Kohno); The Yang-Baxter Relation: A New Tool for Knot Theory (Y Akutsu et al.); Akutsu-Wadati Link Polynomials from Feynman-Kauffman Diagrams (M-L Ge et al.); Quantum Field Theory and the Jones Polynomial (E Witten)

Braid Group, Knot Theory And Statistical Mechanics (Paperback): Mo-Lin Ge, Chen Ning Yang Braid Group, Knot Theory And Statistical Mechanics (Paperback)
Mo-Lin Ge, Chen Ning Yang
R1,275 Discovery Miles 12 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"The first volume might be especially useful for specialists in its subject, but it also contains good expositions for nonspecialists." Acta Sci. Math. (Szeged) Contents: Notes on Subfactors and Statistical Mechanics (V F R Jones); Polynomial Invariants in Knot Theory (L H Kauffman); Algebras of Loops on Surfaces, Algebras of Knots, and Quantization (V G Turaev); Quantum Groups (L Faddeev et al.); Introduction to the Yang-Baxter Equation (M Jimbo); Integrable Systems Related to Braid Groups and Yang-Baxter Equation (T Kohno); The Yang-Baxter Relation: A New Tool for Knot Theory (Y Akutsu et al.); Akutsu-Wadati Link Polynomials from Feynman-Kauffman Diagrams (M-L Ge et al.); Quantum Field Theory and the Jones Polynomial (E Witten)

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