Computer Simulation Studies in Condensed-Matter Physics XVIII: Proceedings of the Eighteenth Workshop, Athens, GA, USA, March 7-11, 2005

Almost two decadesago,becauseof the tremendousincreaseinthe powerand utility of computer simulations,The University of Georgiaformed the first - stitutionalunitdevotedtotheuseofsimulationsinresearchandteaching:The Center for Simulational Physics. As the international simulations community expanded further, we sensed a need for a meeting place for both experienced simulators and neophytes to discuss new techniques and recent results in an environment which promoted lively discussion. As a co...