Basic Concepts in Computational Physics (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2016)

This new edition is a concise introduction to the basic methods of computational physics. Readers will discover the benefits of numerical methods for solving complex mathematical problems and for the direct simulation of physical processes. The book is divided into two main parts: Deterministic methods and stochastic methods in computational physics. Based on concrete problems, the first part discusses numerical differentiation and integration, as well as the treatment of ordinary differential equations. This is extended by a brief introduction to the numerics of partial differential equations. The second part deals with the generation of random numbers, summarizes the basics of stochastics, and subsequently introduces Monte-Carlo (MC) methods. Specific emphasis is on MARKOV chain MC algorithms. The final two chapters discuss data analysis and stochastic optimization. All this is again motivated and augmented by applications from physics. In addition, the book offers a number of appendices to provide the reader with information on topics not discussed in the main text. Numerous problems with worked-out solutions, chapter introductions and summaries, together with a clear and application-oriented style support the reader. Ready to use C++ codes are provided online.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	March 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Benjamin A. Stickler • Ewald Schachinger
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	409
Edition:	2nd ed. 2016
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-27263-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Probability & statistics Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Calculus & mathematical analysis > Vector & tensor analysis Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > General Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Mathematics & Science Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Computer Science Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Physics Books > Academic & Education > University Of Johannesburg > Computer Science Books > Academic & Education > University Of Johannesburg > Maths & Science Books > Academic & Education > University Of Johannesburg > Physics
LSN:	3-319-27263-2
Barcode:	9783319272634

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