Wilеy-Intеrscience, 1999, 555 pages
Monte Carlo methods have become a widely used computational approach to many-dimensional problems in chemical physics. They provide techniques for quantum mechanical, classical mechanical, and statistical mechanical simulations of molecular processes and thermo-dynamics in chemistry, physics, and biology. No single previous volume has brought together the latest trends in Monte Carlo simulations. In sixteen diverse chapters by leading specialists in the field, Monte Carlo Methods in Chemical Physics displays the breadth of state-of-the-art possibilities for these methods, richly demonstrating why they have become an important computational paradigm in so many fields. Monte Carlo Methods in Chemical Physics emphasizes methodology and includes many chapters that present details of Monte Carlo algorithms. Covering the spectrum of topics from few- to many-body systems, from small molecules to large biomolecules, from sampling of conformational space to chemical reactions, this volume allows readers to develop the best approach for their own research. Monte Carlo algorithms are expected to benefit greatly from current advances in parallel computers. For physical chemists and molecular physicists interested in new techniques for molecular simulation and for any researcher interested in computer optimization or statistical sampling-this volume is an invaluable source of cutting-edge concepts that are expected to increase in importance in the future.
Monte Carlo Methods in Chemical Physics: An Introduction to the Monte Carlo Method for Particle Simulations
Random Number Generators for Parallel Applications
Between Classical and Quantum Monte Carlo Methods: "Variational" QMC
Monte Carlo Eigenvalue Methods in Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Mechanics
Adaptive Path-Integral Monte Carlo Methods for Accurate Computation of Molecular Thermodynamic Properties
Monte Carlo Sampling for Classical Trajectory Simulations Gilles
Monte Carlo Approaches to the Protein Folding Problem
Entropy Sampling Monte Carlo for Polypeptides and Proteins
Macrostate Dissection of Thermodynamic Monte Carlo Integrals
Simulated Annealing-Optimal Histogram Methods
Monte Carlo Methods for Polymeric Systems
Thermodynamic-Scaling Methods in Monte Carlo and Their Application to Phase Equilibria
Canonical Monte Carlo Simulation: Integration Along Coexistence Lines
Monte Carlo Methods for Simulating Phase Equilibria of Complex Fluids
Reactive Canonical Monte Carlo
New Monte Carlo Algorithms for Classical Spin Systems
Monte Carlo methods have become a widely used computational approach to many-dimensional problems in chemical physics. They provide techniques for quantum mechanical, classical mechanical, and statistical mechanical simulations of molecular processes and thermo-dynamics in chemistry, physics, and biology. No single previous volume has brought together the latest trends in Monte Carlo simulations. In sixteen diverse chapters by leading specialists in the field, Monte Carlo Methods in Chemical Physics displays the breadth of state-of-the-art possibilities for these methods, richly demonstrating why they have become an important computational paradigm in so many fields. Monte Carlo Methods in Chemical Physics emphasizes methodology and includes many chapters that present details of Monte Carlo algorithms. Covering the spectrum of topics from few- to many-body systems, from small molecules to large biomolecules, from sampling of conformational space to chemical reactions, this volume allows readers to develop the best approach for their own research. Monte Carlo algorithms are expected to benefit greatly from current advances in parallel computers. For physical chemists and molecular physicists interested in new techniques for molecular simulation and for any researcher interested in computer optimization or statistical sampling-this volume is an invaluable source of cutting-edge concepts that are expected to increase in importance in the future.
Monte Carlo Methods in Chemical Physics: An Introduction to the Monte Carlo Method for Particle Simulations
Random Number Generators for Parallel Applications
Between Classical and Quantum Monte Carlo Methods: "Variational" QMC
Monte Carlo Eigenvalue Methods in Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Mechanics
Adaptive Path-Integral Monte Carlo Methods for Accurate Computation of Molecular Thermodynamic Properties
Monte Carlo Sampling for Classical Trajectory Simulations Gilles
Monte Carlo Approaches to the Protein Folding Problem
Entropy Sampling Monte Carlo for Polypeptides and Proteins
Macrostate Dissection of Thermodynamic Monte Carlo Integrals
Simulated Annealing-Optimal Histogram Methods
Monte Carlo Methods for Polymeric Systems
Thermodynamic-Scaling Methods in Monte Carlo and Their Application to Phase Equilibria
Canonical Monte Carlo Simulation: Integration Along Coexistence Lines
Monte Carlo Methods for Simulating Phase Equilibria of Complex Fluids
Reactive Canonical Monte Carlo
New Monte Carlo Algorithms for Classical Spin Systems