Scientific Computing, Physics - General & Miscellaneous, Mathematics - Applied, Scientific Methodology, Mathematics - General & Miscellaneous
An Introduction to Computational Physics
Tao Pang
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Overview
This textbook provides an introduction to the basic methods of computational physics, as well as an overview of recent progress in several areas of scientific computing. The author presents many step-by-step examples of practical numerical methods, often with the relevant program listing. Basic computational tools and routines are discussed, including differential equations, spectral analysis, and matrix operations. The author also covers more advanced topics, such as Monte Carlo simulations, lattice gas methods, and symbolic computing.Book Details
Published
June 10, 2010
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
402
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780521532761