Introduction to Molecular-Microsimulation for Colloidal Dispersions [Hardcover]

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.

• 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

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 a fluid
The approximation of multi-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 motionProvides comprehensive introduction to topic of molecular-microsimulation for colloids dispersions The writing is concise and illuminating. Mathematical symbols are carefully defined and consistent throughout the book. References l3Á