Energy Landscapes of Nanoscale Systems

Energy Landscapes of Nanoscale Systems provides an overview of energy landscape theory and applications, covering diverse topics such as clusters, biomolecules, crystal structure prediction, and glassy materials. It includes chapters on new methodologies, including enhanced sampling techniques, global optimization for structure prediction, and rare event dynamics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 366 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Energy Landscapes of Nanoscale Systems presents a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in energy landscapes theory and its diverse applications. The book's chapters showcase a rich exchange of knowledge and expertise, a fundamental strength of the energy landscape approach. To encompass the broad scope of this field, contributions cover a wide range of topics, including applications in clusters, biomolecules, crystal structure prediction, and glassy materials. Special attention is given to chapters highlighting innovative methodologies, particularly advanced sampling techniques. These methodologies include the development and application of global optimization for structure prediction, methods for addressing broken ergodicity in multifunnel landscapes, and treatments for capturing rare event dynamics that reflect the cutting-edge of this field. This book serves as a valuable reference for materials scientists and energy engineers seeking to deepen their understanding of how nanotechnology contributes to the energy landscape approach. In honor of Prof. Roy L. Johnston, a former Co-Editor of the Frontiers of Nanoscience series and a visionary in the field, this volume is dedicated to his memory.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128244067