Kurt Binder

547.7011

20

Hardcover

0195094387

9780195094381

Yes

College Audience

1.6 in

9.6 in

42 Oz

6.5 in

QD381.9.E4M66 1995

94-035391

English

608 Pages

Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics Simulations in Polymer Science

1995

Oxford University Press, Incorporated

"This treatise provides a valuable perspective on theory, methodology, and selected applications of computer simulation to polymer physics and contains a unique collection of articles that will be of interest to those exploring the macroscopic behavior of macromolecules with atomistic models. The reader of this book will find it filled to the brim with timely current theory and valuable methodological details."--Journal of the American Chemical Society "This text provides the reader with important and concrete computational approaches to study complex polymer systems and is an important addition to the library of researchers in polymer physics."--American Scientist, "This treatise provides a valuable perspective on theory, methodology, and selected applications of computer simulation to polymer physics and contains a unique collection of articles that will be of interest to those exploring the macroscopic behavior of macromolecules with atomistic models.The reader of this book will find it filled to the brim with timely current theory and valuable methodological details."--Journal of the American Chemical Society, "This treatise provides a valuable perspective on theory, methodology, and selected applications of computer simulation to polymer physics and contains a unique collection of articles that will be of interest to those exploring the macroscopic behavior of macromolecules with atomistic models. The reader of this book will find it filled to the brim with timely current theory and valuable methodological details."-- Journal of the American Chemical Society "This text provides the reader with important and concrete computational approaches to study complex polymer systems and is an important addition to the library of researchers in polymer physics."-- American Scientist, "This text provides the reader with important and concrete computational approaches to study complex polymer systems and is an important addition to the library of researchers in polymer physics."--American Scientist, "This text provides the reader with important and concrete computationalapproaches to study complex polymer systems and is an important addition to thelibrary of researchers in polymer physics."--American Scientist, "This treatise provides a valuable perspective on theory, methodology, andselected applications of computer simulation to polymer physics and contains aunique collection of articles that will be of interest to those exploring themacroscopic behavior of macromolecules with atomistic models. The reader of thisbook will find it filled to the brim with timely current theory and valuablemethodological details."--Journal of the American Chemical Society, "This treatise provides a valuable perspective on theory, methodology, and selected applications of computer simulation to polymer physics and contains a unique collection of articles that will be of interest to those exploring the macroscopic behavior of macromolecules with atomistic models. The reader of this book will find it filled to the brim with timely current theory and valuable methodological details."--Journal of the American Chemical Society"This text provides the reader with important and concrete computational approaches to study complex polymer systems and is an important addition to the library of researchers in polymer physics."--American Scientist, "This treatise provides a valuable perspective on theory, methodology, and selected applications of computer simulation to polymer physics and contains a unique collection of articles that will be of interest to those exploring the macroscopic behavior of macromolecules with atomistic models. The reader of this book will find it filled to the brim with timely current theory and valuable methodological details."--Journal of the American Chemical Society"This text provides the reader with important and concrete computational approaches to study complex polymer systems and is an important addition to the library of researchers in polymer physics."--American Scientist"This treatise provides a valuable perspective on theory, methodology, and selected applications of computer simulation to polymer physics and contains a unique collection of articles that will be of interest to those exploring the macroscopic behavior of macromolecules with atomistic models. The reader of this book will find it filled to the brim with timely current theory and valuable methodological details."--Journal of the American Chemical Society"This text provides the reader with important and concrete computational approaches to study complex polymer systems and is an important addition to the library of researchers in polymer physics."--American Scientist

Textiles & Polymers, Probability & Statistics / Stochastic Processes, Chemistry / Physical & Theoretical, Physics / Atomic & Molecular

Mathematics, Technology & Engineering, Science

An edited book with chapters contributed by leading experts on the various computer simulation techniques used for macromolecular materials. It describes how to use simulation to explain experimental data and gain insight into structure and dynamic properties of polymeric systems., Edited by a world class polymer physicist, this is a book with chapters contributed by leading experts on the various computer simulation techniques used for macromolecular materials. It describes how to use simulation to explain experimental data and gain insight into structure and dynamic properties of polymeric structures. Explanations are given on how to overcome particular challenges posed by large size and slow relaxation polymer coils. Many important applications are covered including their current reviews., Written by leading experts from around the world, Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics Simulations in Polymer Science comprehensively reviews the latest simulation techniques for macromolecular materials. Focusing in particular on numerous new techniques, the book offers authoritative introductions to solutions of neutral polymers and polyelectrolytes; dynamics of polymer melts, rubbers and gels, and glassy materials; thermodynamics of polymer mixing and mesophase formation, and polymers confined at interfaces and grafted to walls. Throughout, contributors offer practical advice on how to overcome the unique challenges posed by the large size and slow relaxation of polymer coils. Students and researchers in polymer chemistry, polymer physics, chemical engineering, and materials and computational science will all benefit from the cogent, step-by-step introductions contained in this important new book.

1. Introduction: General Aspects of Computer Simulation Techniques and Their Applications2. Monte Carlo Methods for the Self-Avoiding Walk3. Structure and Dynamics of Neutral and Charged Polymer Solutions4. Entanglement Effects in Dense Polymers5. Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Glassy Polymers6. Monte Carlo Simulations of the Glass Transition of Polymers7. Monte Carlo Studies of Polymer Blends and Block Copolymer Thermodynamics8. Simulation Studies of Polymers Confined by Solid Surfaces9. Computer Simulations of Tethered Chains

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