Computer Simulations of Surfaces and Interfaces

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Computer Simulations of Surfaces and Interfaces is written by Burkhard Dünweg and published by Springer Science & Business Media. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 9401001731 (ISBN 10) and 9789401001731 (ISBN 13).

Studies of surfaces and interactions between dissimilar materials or phases are vital for modern technological applications. Computer simulation methods are indispensable in such studies and this book contains a substantial body of knowledge about simulation methods as well as the theoretical background for performing computer experiments and analyzing the data. The book is self-contained, covering a range of topics from classical statistical mechanics to a variety of simulation techniques, including molecular dynamics, Langevin dynamics and Monte Carlo methods. A number of physical systems are considered, including fluids, magnets, polymers, granular media, and driven diffusive systems. The computer simulation methods considered include both standard and accelerated versions. The simulation methods are clearly related to the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.