Modern Methods of Crystal Structure Prediction by Artem R. Oganov (Editor) Hardcover: 274 pages Publisher: Wiley-VCH; 1 edition (January 18, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 3527409394 ISBN-13: 978-3527409396 Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.7 x 9.7 inches
Gathering leading specialists in the field of structure prediction, this book provides a unique view of this complex and rapidly developing field, reflecting the numerous viewpoints of the different authors. A summary of the major achievements over the last few years and of the challenges still remaining makes this monograph very timely.
Review "The book provides a summary of the major achievements in recent years, as well as the challenges that still remain". (PhysOrg.com, 5 January 2011) From the Back Cover Gathering leading specialists in the field of structure prediction, this book provides a unique view of this complex and rapidly developing field, reflecting the numerous viewpoints of the different authors. A summary of the major achievements over the last few years and of the challenges still remaining makes this monograph very timely.
FROM THE CONTENTS:
Introduction: the problem and some basic concepts Periodic-graph approaches in crystal structure prediction Energy landscapes and structure prediction using basin-hopping Random and quasirandom sampling methods Predicting solid compounds using simulated annealing Simulation of structural phase transitions in crystals: the metadynamics approach Minima Hopping Methods Evolutionary Algorithms for Crystal Structure Prediction Pathways of Structural Transformations in Reconstructive Phase Transitions: Insights from Transition Path Sampling Molecular Dynamics Appendix "Blind Test" for Inorganic Structure Prediction
About the Author Artem R. Oganov is a Full Professor at the Department of Geosciences and Physics and Astronomy of State University of New York at Stony Brook, USA. Professor Oganov has authored over 80 scientific publications. He holds several awards, including the University Latsis Prize, and awards from the European High-Pressure Research Group, the European Union of Geosciences, and the Geological Society of London, and invited professorships in Italy, France, Hong Kong, China and Russia.
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