Cellular Automata Modeling of Physical Systems

Erscheinungsjahr 2005
ISBN: 978-0-521-67345-7
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 353 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 615 g

Reihe: Collection Alea-Saclay: Monographs and Texts in Statistical Physics

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Chopard, Bastien

Droz, Michel

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Logik, formale Sprachen, Automaten
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Statistische Physik, Dynamische Systeme
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Geometrie Dynamische Systeme

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Cellular automata modeling; 3. Statistical mechanics of lattice gas; 4. Diffusion phenomena; 5. Reaction-diffusion processes; 6. Non-equilibrium phase transitions; 7. Other models and applications; Bibliography; Glossary; Index.