Author : Bastien Chopard
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521673457
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (734 download)
Book Synopsis Cellular Automata Modeling of Physical Systems by : Bastien Chopard
Download or read book Cellular Automata Modeling of Physical Systems written by Bastien Chopard and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-06-30 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a self-contained introduction to cellular automata and lattice Boltzmann techniques. Beginning with a chapter introducing the basic concepts of this developing field, a second chapter describes methods used in cellular automata modeling. Following chapters discuss the statistical mechanics of lattice gases, diffusion phenomena, reaction-diffusion processes and non-equilibrium phase transitions. A final chapter looks at other models and applications, such as wave propagation and multiparticle fluids. With a pedagogic approach, the volume focuses on the use of cellular automata in the framework of equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical physics. It also emphasises application-oriented problems such as fluid dynamics and pattern formation. The book contains many examples and problems. A glossary and a detailed bibliography are also included. This will be a valuable book for graduate students and researchers working in statistical physics, solid state physics, chemical physics and computer science.