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    Area of Science:

    • Computational Physics
    • Statistical Mechanics

    Background:

    • The Metropolis Monte-Carlo algorithm is a cornerstone for simulating complex systems.
    • Efficient parallelization of these algorithms is crucial for handling large-scale simulations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a concurrent Java implementation of the Metropolis Monte-Carlo algorithm for 2D Ising model simulations.
    • To maximize the utilization of available computational resources through parallel processing.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized Java threads, monitors, and shared variables for concurrent execution.
    • Implemented a specialized lattice site selection algorithm to prevent thread conflicts during spin flip attempts.
    • Designed the approach to be platform-independent.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved efficient concurrent execution of the Metropolis Monte-Carlo algorithm.
    • Demonstrated effective avoidance of race conditions through the lattice site selection strategy.
    • Showcased maximized concurrent use of available computational resources.

    Conclusions:

    • The concurrent Java implementation provides an efficient and scalable solution for 2D Ising model simulations.
    • The developed method effectively leverages multi-threading for performance gains.
    • This approach offers a robust and platform-independent solution for complex simulations.