Computer Simulation of Liquids

By M.P. Allen and D.J. Tildesley

Book Overview

This book provides a practical guide to molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulation techniques used in the modelling of simple and complex liquids. Computer simulation is an essential tool in studying the chemistry and physics of condensed matter, complementing and reinforcing both experiment and theory. Simulations provide detailed information about structure and dynamics, essential to understand the many fluid systems that play a key role in our daily lives: polymers, gels, colloidal suspensions, liquid crystals, biological membranes, and glasses. The second edition of this pioneering book aims to explain how simulation programs work, how to use them, and how to interpret the results, with examples of the latest research in this rapidly evolving field. Accompanying programs in Fortran and Python provide practical, hands-on, illustrations of the ideas in the text.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198803192
• ISBN13: 9780198803195
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 642 Pages
• Weight: 2.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.6" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

a well written text

This book is a clearly written textbook on a complex subject, but I do wish a new version if possible.

Good book, needs an update

One of the most influential books on MD and MC, a little outdated by the year, a second edition would be welcome.

I recommend it with no hesitation.

It's the book to have if you want to learn computer simulation. It covers both Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics, from the start for the beginner. It also includes more advanced topics, but is definitely focused on studying fluids and not solids. The code is written in Fortran. If you program in C I suggest Rapaport's book, but this one is a definite must read.