EJS CSM Textbook Chapter 7: Random Processes

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This book chapter introduces Random processes in the context of several simple physical systems, including random walks on a lattice, polymers, and diffusion controlled chemical reactions. The generation of random number sequences also is discussed.

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Book Title: An Introduction to Computer Simulation Methods - draft EJS adaptation

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Subjects	Levels	Resource Types
General Physics - Computational Physics Thermo & Stat Mech - Probability = Binomial Distribution = Gaussian Distribution = Poisson Distribution = Probability Density = Random Walks	- Upper Undergraduate - Graduate/Professional - Lower Undergraduate	- Instructional Material = Textbook

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The EJS adaption of CMS Chapter 6 is based on the third edition of An Introduction to Computer Simulation Methods by H. Gould, J. Tobochnik, and W. Christian. This chapter may not be copied or distributed for commercial use without contacting one of the authors.
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