Field Theoretic Simulations in Soft Matter and Quantum Fluids

By (author) Delaney,FREDRICKSON,Glenn H. Fredrickson,Kris T. Delaney

ISBN13: 9780192847485

Imprint: Oxford University Press

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Format: Hardback

Published: 28/02/2023

Availability: Available

Description
This monograph provides an introduction to field-theoretic simulations in classical soft matter and Bose quantum fluids. The method represents a new class of molecular computer simulation in which continuous fields, rather than particle coordinates, are sampled and evolved. Field-theoretic simulations are capable of analysing the properties of systems that are challenging for traditional simulation techniques, including dense phases of high molecular weight polymers, self-assembling fluids, and quantum fluids at finite temperature. The monograph details analytical methods for converting classical and quantum many-body problems to equilibrium field theory models with a molecular basis. Numerical methods are described that enable efficient, accurate, and scalable simulations of such models on modern computer hardware, including graphics processing units (GPUs). Extensions to non-equilibrium systems are discussed, along with an introduction to advanced field-theoretic simulation techniques including free energy estimation, alternative ensembles, coarse-graining, and variable cell methods.
1: Introduction 2: Classical Equilibrium Theory: Particles to Fields 3: Quantum Equilibrium Theory: Particles to Fields 4: Numerical Methods for Field Operations 5: Numerical Methods for Field-Theoretic Simulations 6: Non-equilibrium Extensions 7: Advanced Simulation Methods
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Soft matter physics
  • General (US: Trade)
  • Professional & Vocational
Height:252
Width:175
Spine:22
Weight:924.00
List Price: £117.50