Overview
A unique convergence of mathematical, computational and biophysical knowledge
Presentation of state-of-the-art computational techniques for solving the Poisson-Boltzmann partial differential equation including practical repercussions on the computational and modeling sides
A collection of interactive figures supplied as supplementary material to help the readers catch the details of the molecular surfaces
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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About this book
This book presents established and new approaches to perform calculations of electrostatic interactions at the nanoscale, with particular focus on molecular biology applications. It is based on the proceedings of the Computational Electrostatics for Biological Applications international meeting, which brought together researchers in computational disciplines to discuss and explore diverse methods to improve electrostatic calculations. Fostering an interdisciplinary approach to the description of complex physical and biological problems, this book encompasses contributions originating in the fields of geometry processing, shape modeling, applied mathematics, and computational biology and chemistry. The main topics covered are theoretical and numerical aspects of the solution of the Poisson-Boltzmann equation, surveys and comparison among geometric approaches to the modelling of molecular surfaces and related discretization and computational issues. It also includes a number of contributions addressing applications in biology, biophysics and nanotechnology. The book is primarily intended as a reference for researchers in the computational molecular biology and chemistry fields. As such, it also aims at becoming a key source of information for a wide range of scientists who need to know how modeling and computing at the molecular level may influence the design and interpretation of their experiments.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Computational Electrostatics for Biological Applications
Book Subtitle: Geometric and Numerical Approaches to the Description of Electrostatic Interaction Between Macromolecules
Editors: Walter Rocchia, Michela Spagnuolo
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-12211-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-12210-6Published: 11 December 2014
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-37934-0Published: 10 September 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-12211-3Published: 29 November 2014
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 306
Number of Illustrations: 19 b/w illustrations, 73 illustrations in colour
Topics: Computer Appl. in Life Sciences, Biological and Medical Physics, Biophysics, Mathematical and Computational Biology, Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics, Computer Graphics, Geometry