
3
Overview of Computer
Simulation Methods
In this chapter, we will give an overview of computer simulation methods. This
must not be intended as an exhaustive course on the matter qualifying the inex-
perienced reader to carry out their own computer simulations, for which there are
available excellent and more specialized books. The aim is rather to provide to those
readers unfamiliar with the subject, and not particularly interested in it, a guide
to make easier the understanding of the foundations of the most common tech-
niques used in computer simulation of the thermodynamic and structural properties
of systems, addressing the interested readers