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From the back cover: "Beginning with a chapter introducing the basic concepts of this developing field, a second chapter describes methods used in cellular automata modeling. Following chapters discuss the statistical mechanics of lattice gases, diffusion phenomena, reaction-diffusion processes and nonequalibrium phase transitions. A final chapter looks at other models and applications, such as wave propagation and muntiparticle fluids. With a pedagogic approach, the volume focuses on the use of cellular automata in the framework of equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistical physics. It also emphasizes application-oriented problems such as fluid dynamics and pattern formation. The book contains many examples and problems. A glossary and a detailed list of references are also included."
BRIEF CONTENTS
Preface
1 - Introduction
2 - Cellular automata modeling
3 - Statistical mechanics of lattice gas
4 - Diffusion phenomena
5 - Reaction-diffusion processes
6 - Nonequilibrium phase transitions
7 - Other models and applications
References
Glossary
Index
About the Aléa Saclay Collection in the Monographs and Texts in Statistical Physics Series: "Statistical physics is one of the most active and exciting current areas of research in the physical sciences. Published in collaboration with Centre d'Études de Saclay, one of the leading European centers of research in this area, this carefully selected collection includes topical books in statistical physics in its broadest sense, including condensed matter physics, hydrodynamics, dynamical systems, and chaos. Titles published in this series will be at graduate and research level.
"Aléa is a French word meaning an unpredictable event, and is derived from the Latin world 'alea' meaning 'dice.'"
