An Introduction to Computational Physics

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Tao PangCambridge University PressEdition: 2, 1/19/2006EAN 9780521825696, ISBN10: 0521825695Hardcover, 402 pages, 25.4 x 19.6 x 2.4 cmLanguage: EnglishThoroughly revised for its se cond 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.Preface to first editionPrefaceAcknowledgements1. Introduction2. Approximation of a function3. Numerical calculus4. Ordinary differential equations5. Numerical methods for matrices6. Spectral analysis7. Partial differential equations8. Molecular dynamics simulations9. Modeling continuous systems10. Monte Carlo simulations11. Genetic algorithm and programming12. Numerical renormalizationReferencesIndex.Review of the hardback: 'This is an excellent textbook for course on computational physics and scientific computation.' Zentralblatt MATH Show more