Introduction to Molecular-Microsimulation for Colloidal Dispersions

by A. Satoh

Overview

Introduction to Molecular-Microsimulation for Colloidal Dispersions provides an introduction to molecular-microsimulation methods for colloidal dispersions and is suitable for both self-study and reference. It provides the reader with a systematic understanding of the theoretical background to simulation methods, together with a wide range of practical skills for developing computational programs. Exercises are included at the end of each chapter to further assist the understanding of the subjects addressed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780444514240
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	06/20/2003
Series:	Studies in Interface Science , #17
Pages:	364
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.45(h) x (d)

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Provides comprehensive introduction to topic of molecular-microsimulation for colloids dispersions

Table of Contents

What kinds of molecular-microsimulation methods are useful for colloidal dispersions? Statistical ensemblesMonte Carlo methodsGoverning equations of the flow fieldTheory for the motion of a single particle and two particles in a fluidThe approximation of multi-body hydrodynamic interactions among particles in a dense colloidal dispersionMolecular dynamics methods for a dilute colloidal dispersionStokesian dynamics methodsBrownian dynamics methodsTypical properties of colloidal dispersions calculable by molecular-microsimulationsThe methodology of simulationsSome examples of microsimulationsHigher order approximations of multi-body hydrodynamic interactionsOther microsimulation methodsTheoretical analysis of the orientational distribution of spherocylinder particles with Brownian motion

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Provides comprehensive introduction to topic of molecular-microsimulation for colloids dispersions

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"This book is intended as an introductory textbook for use by young researchers and advanced students in physics, chemistry, and mechanical and chemical engineering... The writing is concise and illuminating. Mathematical symbols are carefully defined and consistent throughout the book. References and a series of excercises are included at the end of each chapter." —Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2003

"The writing is concise and illuminating. Mathematical symbols are carefully defined and consistent throughout the book. References and a series of exercises are included at the end of each chapter. A subject index and a list of symbols are also provided." —JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE, 2003

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