Molecular dynamics : with deterministic and stochastic numerical methods

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Molecular dynamics : with deterministic and stochastic numerical methods

Ben Leimkuhler, Charles Matthews

(Interdisciplinary applied mathematics, 39)

Springer, c2015

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"Softcover reprint of the hardcover 1st edition 2015"--T.p. verso of softcover

Includes bibliographical references (p. 419-436) and index

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ISBN 9783319163741

Description

This book describes the mathematical underpinnings of algorithms used for molecular dynamics simulation, including both deterministic and stochastic numerical methods. Molecular dynamics is one of the most versatile and powerful methods of modern computational science and engineering and is used widely in chemistry, physics, materials science and biology. Understanding the foundations of numerical methods means knowing how to select the best one for a given problem (from the wide range of techniques on offer) and how to create new, efficient methods to address particular challenges as they arise in complex applications. Aimed at a broad audience, this book presents the basic theory of Hamiltonian mechanics and stochastic differential equations, as well as topics including symplectic numerical methods, the handling of constraints and rigid bodies, the efficient treatment of Langevin dynamics, thermostats to control the molecular ensemble, multiple time-stepping, and the dissipative particle dynamics method.

Table of Contents

1.Introduction.- 2.Numerical Integrators.- 3.Analyzing Geometric Integrators.- 4.The Stability Threshold.- 5.Phase Space Distributions and Microcanonical Averages.- 6. The Canonical Distribution and Stochastic Differential Equations.- 7. Numerical Methods for Stochastic Molecular Dynamics.- 8. Extended Variable Methods.- References.- Index.
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: softcover ISBN 9783319353241

Description

This book describes the mathematical underpinnings of algorithms used for molecular dynamics simulation, including both deterministic and stochastic numerical methods. Molecular dynamics is one of the most versatile and powerful methods of modern computational science and engineering and is used widely in chemistry, physics, materials science and biology. Understanding the foundations of numerical methods means knowing how to select the best one for a given problem (from the wide range of techniques on offer) and how to create new, efficient methods to address particular challenges as they arise in complex applications.  Aimed at a broad audience, this book presents the basic theory of Hamiltonian mechanics and stochastic differential equations, as well as topics including symplectic numerical methods, the handling of constraints and rigid bodies, the efficient treatment of Langevin dynamics, thermostats to control the molecular ensemble, multiple time-stepping,and the dissipative particle dynamics method. 

Table of Contents

1.Introduction.- 2.Numerical Integrators.- 3.Analyzing Geometric Integrators.- 4.The Stability Threshold.- 5.Phase Space Distributions and Microcanonical Averages.- 6. The Canonical Distribution and Stochastic Differential Equations.- 7. Numerical Methods for Stochastic Molecular Dynamics.- 8. Extended Variable Methods.- References.- Index.

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  • NCID
    BB18803323
  • ISBN
    • 9783319163741
    • 9783319353241
  • Country Code
    sz
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Cham
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxii, 443 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
  • Parent Bibliography ID
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