Computational Physics Van Jos Thijssen is an English-language textbook that focuses on computational and experimental physics. This second volume is intended for graduate students and researchers in theoretical and computational physics.
The second edition covers a range of computational methods, such as Monte Carlo simulations, molecular dynamics, density functional theory, and the finite element method. In addition, it addresses, among other things, partial differential equations and lattice Boltzmann simulations. Attention is also given to the connections between methods from different physics disciplines.
The book requires basic knowledge of programming, numerical analysis, field theory, and—among other topics—condensed matter physics and statistical physics. Thanks to its broad scope and updated content, it is very well suited for students and researchers working on theoretical, computational, and experimental problems in physics.
Topics connect to computer science and physics, making the book relevant as a reference work for professionals in these fields.