Physics by Computer : Programming Physical Problems Using Mathematica® and C

Using computers to solve problems and model physical problems has fast become an integral part of undergraduate and graduate education in physics. This 3rd year undergraduate and subsequent graduate course is a supplement to courses in theoretical physics and develops problem-solving techniques using the computer. It makes use of the newest version of Mathematica (3.0) while still remaining compatible with older versions The programs using Mathematica 3.0 and C are written for both PCs and workstations, and the problems, source files, and graphic routines help students gain experience from the very beginning. This Course, Intended For Upper-division Undergraduate Or Graduate Students, Was Designed By W. Kinzel And G. Reents As A Textbook In Computational Physics But May Also Serve As A Supplement To Courses In Theoretical Physics. It Is An Introduction To The Solution Of Physical Models By Computer. The Programs Developed In This Book Are Based On The Modern Computer Languages Mathematica And C And Are Written For Pcs As Well As For Workstations. 28 Examples From Different Fields Of Physics Are Worked Out, Including Chaos, Fractals, The Hofstadter Butterfly, Phase Transitions, Monte-carlo Simulations, Percolation, Polymers, Combinatorial Optimization, Neural Networks, And Game Theory. Detailed Explanation Of The Algorithms And Computer Programs Together With Source Files And Graphics Routines Help The Student Gain Thorough Experience Right From The Start.--book Jacket. 1. Functions In Mathematica -- 2. Linear Equations -- 3. Iterations -- 4. Differential Equations -- 5. Monte Carlo Simulations -- A. First Steps With Mathematica -- B. First Steps With C -- C. First Steps With Unix -- D. First Steps With Xgraphics -- E. Program Listings. Wolfgang Kinzel, Georg Reents ; Translated By Martin Clajus. Rev. Translation Of:physik Per Computer. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.