Computational Physics : An Introduction

Vesely, F. J.

ISBN 10: 030644903X / ISBN 13: 9780306449031

Edité par Plenum Press, New York, 1995

A propos de cet article

25.5 x 17 cm., xiv, 276 pp. The book is covered in laminated material with white lettering on a black spine and white lettering on an orange front panel. CONDITION. Fine. A very clean tight copy Library class mark on spine, withdrawn stamp and barcode on free end paper.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Computational Physics : An Introduction
• Éditeur: Plenum Press, New York
• Date de parution: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 030644903X
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780306449031
• Reliure: Hard Cover
• Type de livre: Ex-Library
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Science and Maths

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Synopsis

Author Franz J. Vesely offers students an introductory text on computational physics, providing them with the important basic numerical/computational techniques. His unique text sets itself apart from others by focusing on specific problems of computational physics. The author also provides a selection of modern fields of research. Students will benefit from the appendixes which offer a short description of some properties of computing and machines and outline the technique of 'Fast Fourier Transformation.'

Présentation de l'éditeur

The essential point in computational physics is not the use of machines, but the systematic application of numerical techniques in place of, and in addition to, analytical methods, in order to render accessible to computation as large a part of physical reality as possible. The various available techniques, disparate as they may seem, are traced back to only three main methodological sources; finite difference calculus, linear algebra, and stochastics. Each algorithm is carefully introduced and every computational tool is explained in terms of fundamental numerical techniques. Examples from statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and hydrodynamics are employed to bridge the gap between basic methodology and modern research. This second edition of Franz Vesely's renowned textbook takes into account the new vistas that have opened up recently in this rapidly evolving field. Furthermore, web-based sample programs augment the text.