Cellular Automata Modeling of Physical Systems

By Michel Droz and Bastien Chopard

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521673453
• ISBN13: 9780521673457
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 9.6"