Introduction to Computer Simulation Methods Applications to Physical Systems

Name: Introduction to Computer Simulation Methods Applications to Physical Systems
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ISBN: 9780805377583

ISBN-10: 0805377581

ISBN-13: 9780805377583

Edition: 3rd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Harvey Gould, Jan Tobochnik, Wolfgang Christian

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KEY BENEFIT: Now in its third edition, this book teaches physical concepts using computer simulations. The text incorporates object-oriented programming techniques and encourages readers to develop good programming habits in the context of doing physics. Designed for readers at all levels, An Introduction to Computer Simulation Methodsuses Java, currently the most popular programming language.Introduction, Tools for Doing Simulations, Simulating Particle Motion, Oscillatory Systems, Few-Body Problems: The Motion of the Planets, The Chaotic Motion of Dynamical Systems, Random Processes, The Dynamics of Many Particle Systems, Normal Modes and Waves, Electrodynamics, Numerical and Monte Carlo…

Book details

List price: $131.20
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Addison Wesley
Publication date: 1/9/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 720
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.882



Preface


Introduction


Tools for Doing Simulations


Simulating Particle Motion Oscillatory Systems


Few-Body Problems: The Motion of the Planets


The Chaotic Motion of Dynamical Systems


Random Processes


The Dynamics of Many Particle Systems


Normal Modes and Waves


Electrodynamics Numerical and Monte


Carlo Methods Percolation Fractals and Kinetic Growth Models


Complex Systems


Monte Carlo Simulations of Thermal Systems


Quantum Systems


Visualization and Rigid Body


Dynamics Seeing in Special and General Relativity


Epilogue: The Unity of Physics