Beschreibung

This is a review written by leading specialists on the state of the art of computational methods in lattice field theory. They cover a wide range: computer-assisted proofs, algorithms for computer simulation of field theories, effective field theories, computer studies of finite size effects, simulation with fast algorithms, and computer applicationsin experimental particle physics. The book addresses researchers, engineers,and graduate students in particle physics.

This collection of review papers gives a broad and, even for students, readable survey on the use of computers in lattice field theory and in experimental particle physics. It also serves as an excellent introduction to this fast-developing field.

Klappentext

This is a review written by leading specialists on the state
of the art of computational methods in lattice field theory.
They cover a wide range: computer-assisted proofs,
algorithms for computer simulation of field theories,
effective field theories, computer studies of finite size
effects, simulation with fast algorithms, and computer
applicationsin experimental particle physics. The book
addresses researchers, engineers,and graduate students in
particle physics.

Inhalt
A stochastic primer.- Computer assisted proofs.- Finite size effects at phase transitions.- High precision simulations with fast algorithms.- The present and future of lattice QCD.- Effective Field Theories.- Computers in the design and analysis of HEP experiments.

Produktinformationen

Titel:	Computational Methods in Field Theory
Untertitel:	Proceedings of the 31. Internationale Universitätswochen für Kern- und Teilchenphysik, Schladming, Austria, February 1992
Editor:	H. Gausterer C. B. Lang
EAN:	9783662139066
ISBN:	978-3-662-13906-6
Format:	Kartonierter Einband
Herausgeber:	Springer-Verlag GmbH
Genre:	Physik & Astronomie
Anzahl Seiten:	276
Gewicht:	508g
Größe:	H244mm x B170mm x T15mm
Jahr:	2014
Auflage:	Softcover Repri