{"product_id":"9781118939062","title":"Atomistic Simulations of Glasses Fundamentals and Applications","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAtomistic Simulations of Glasses\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFundamentals and Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJincheng Du | Alastair N. Cormack\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Materials Science \/ Ceramics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA complete reference to computer simulations of inorganic glass materials \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAtomistic Simulations of Glasses: Fundamentals and Applications\u003c\/i\u003e, a team of distinguished researchers and active practitioners delivers a comprehensive review of the fundamentals and practical applications of atomistic simulations of inorganic glasses. The book offers concise discussions of classical, first principles, Monte Carlo, and other simulation methods, together with structural analysis techniques and property calculation methods for the models of glass generated from these atomistic simulations, before moving on to practical examples of the application of atomistic simulations in the research of several glass systems. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors describe simulations of silica, silicate, aluminosilicate, borosilicate, phosphate, halide and oxyhalide glasses with up-to-date information and explore the challenges faced by researchers when dealing with these systems. Both classical and ab initio methods are examined and comparison with experimental structural and property data provided. Simulations of glass surfaces and surface-water reactions are also covered.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAtomistic Simulations of Glasses\u003c\/i\u003e includes multiple case studies and addresses a variety of applications of simulation, from elucidating the structure and properties of glasses for optical, electronic, architecture applications to high technology fields such as flat panel displays, nuclear waste disposal, and biomedicine. The book also includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the fundamentals of atomistic simulations, including classical, ab initio, Reverse Monte Carlo simulation and topological constraint theory methods \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImportant ingredients for simulations such as interatomic potential development, structural analysis methods, and property calculations are covered \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive explorations of the applications of atomistic simulations in glass research, including the history of atomistic simulations of glasses  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of rare earth and transition metal-containing glasses, as well as halide and oxyhalide glasses \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth examinations of glass surfaces and silicate glass-water interactions  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for glass, ceramic, and materials scientists and engineers, as well as physical, inorganic, and computational chemists, \u003ci\u003eAtomistic Simulations of Glasses: Fundamentals and Applications\u003c\/i\u003e is also an ideal resource for condensed matter and solid-state physicists, mechanical and civil engineers, and those working with bioactive glasses. Graduate students, postdocs, senior undergraduate students, and others who intend to enter the field of simulations of glasses would also find the book highly valuable.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJincheng Du, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of materials science and engineering at the University of North Texas. He is Chair of the TC27 Technical Committee on Atomistic Simulation with the International Commission of Glass and is the Editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of the American Ceramic Society\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlastair N. Cormack, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e Professor at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. He is a leading authority in the field of computer modeling of materials, focusing on the atomic-scale physics and chemistry of ceramics and glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e05 April 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-American Ceramic Society\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118939062\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44385467203724,"sku":"9781118939062","price":195.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118939062_fa6ffb0e-a695-48da-9eaa-dc014e950ef0.jpg?v=1780174275","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781118939062","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}