Introduction to Computer Simulation Methods Applications to Physical System

Name: Introduction to Computer Simulation Methods Applications to Physical System
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ISBN: 9780201506044

ISBN-10: 0201506041

ISBN-13: 9780201506044

Edition: 2nd 1996

Authors: Harvey Gould, Jan Tobochnik, Julia Berrisford

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Now in a second edition, this book teaches physical concepts using computer simulation. The text illustrates structured programming techniques and encourages students to develop good programming habits in the context of doing physics. Designed for college students at all levels, An Introduction to Computer Simulation Methods, uses True Basic, a user-friendly, accessible computer language. As an introduction to the use of computer simulations, this book is also appropriate for students majoring in fields other than physics.

Book details

List price: $84.40
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Longman, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/30/1995
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 721
Size: 8.00" wide x 9.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.684
Language: English



Preface



Introduction



The Coffee Cooling Problem



The Motion Of Falling Objects



The Two-Body Problem



Simple Linear and Nonlinear Systems



The Chaotic Motion Of Dynamical Systems



Random Processes



The Dynamics Of Many Particle Systems



Normal Modes and Waves



Electrodynamics



Numerical Integration and Monte Carlo Methods



Random Walks



Percolation



Fractals



Complexity



The Microcanonical Ensemble



Monte Carlo Simulation Of The Canonical Ensemble



Quantum Systems



Epilogue: The Same Algorithms Give The Same Results


Appendices: From Basic to Fortran


From Basic to C


Index