Introduction To Molecularmicrosimulation Of Colloidal Dispersions A Satoh Eds by A. Satoh (eds.) 9780080534947, 9780444514240, 0080534945, 0444514244 instant download after payment.

This title 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. - Provides the reader with the theoretical background to molecular-microsimulation methods - Suitable for both self-study and reference - Aids the reader in developing programs to meet their own requirements. Read more... Content: What kinds of molecular-microsimulation methods are useful for colloidal dispersions? -- Statistical ensembles -- Monte Carlo methods -- Governing equations of the flow field -- Theory for the motion of a single particle and two particles in fluid -- The approximation of mult[i]-body hydrodynamic interactions among particles in a dense colloidal dispersion -- Molecular dynamics methods for a dilute colloidal dispersion -- Stokesian dynamics methods -- Brownian dynamics methods -- Typical properties of colloidal dispersions calculable by molecular-microsimulations -- The methodology of simulations -- Some examples of microsimulations -- Higher order approximations of multi-body hydrodynamic interactions -- Other microsimulation methods -- Theoretical analysis of the orientational distribution of spherocylinder particles with Brownian motion. Abstract: This title 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. - Provides the reader with the theoretical background to molecular-microsimulation methods - Suitable for both self-study and reference - Aids the reader in developing programs to meet their own requirements