Cellular Automata Modeling of Physical Systems

This book provides a self-contained introduction to cellular automata and lattice Boltzmann techniques. 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 non-equilibrium phase transitions. A final chapter looks at other models and applications such as wave propagation and multiparticle fluids. With a pedagogic approach the volume focuses on the use of cellular automata in the framework of equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical physics. It also emphasises application-oriented problems such as fluid dynamics and pattern formation. The book contains many examples and problems. A glossary and a detailed bibliography are also included. This will be a valuable book for graduate students and researchers working in statistical physics solid state physics chemical physics and computer science.