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This book provides an introduction to Monte Carlo simulations in classical statistical physics and is aimed both at students beginning work in the field and at more experienced researchers who wish to learn more about Monte Carlo methods. The material covered includes methods for both equilibrium and out of equilibrium systems, and common algorithms like the Metropolis and heat-bath algorithms are discussed in detail, as well as more sophisticated ones such as continuous time Monte Carlo, cluster algorithms, multigrid methods, entropic sampling and simulated tempering. Data analysis techniques are also explained starting with straightforward measurement and error-estimation techniques and progressing to topics such as the single and multiple histogram methods and finite size scaling. The last few chapters of the book are devoted to implementation issues, including discussions of such topics as lattice representations, efficient implementation of data structures, multispin coding, parallelization of Monte Carlo algorithms, and random number generation. At the end of the book the authors give a number of example programmes demonstrating the applications of these techniques to a variety of well-known models.Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN-139780198517979
eBay Product ID (ePID)88475863
Product Key Features
Number of Pages490 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameMonte Carlo Methods in Statistical Physics
Publication Year1999
SubjectComputer Science, Mechanics, Mathematics, Physics
TypeTextbook
AuthorM. E. J. Newman, G. T. Barkema
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height235 mm
Item Weight939 g
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorG. T. Barkema, M. E. J. Newman