Introduction to Geochemical Modeling

Francis Albarède

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511622960

Modern geochemistry aims to provide an accurate description of geological processes, and a set of models and quantitative rules that help predict the evolution of geological systems. This work is an introduction to the mathematical methods of geochemical modeling, largely based on examples presented with full solutions. It shows how geochemical problems, dealing with mass balance, equilibrium, fractionation, dynamics, and transport in the igneous, sedimentary and oceanic environments, can be reformulated in terms of equations. Its practical approach then leads to simple but efficient methods of solution. This book should help the motivated reader to overcome the formal difficulties of geochemical modeling, and bring state-of-the-art methods within reach of advanced students in geochemistry and geophysics, as well as in physics and chemistry.

‘One of the books strengths is its use of numerous examples that demonstrate how the mathematical methods can be applied … The book will no doubt promote the future development of geochemistry, and it is strongly recommended.’

Source: Eos Transactions, American Geophysical Union

‘There is no existing book quite like this: it should be compulsory reading for advanced students, and researchers of geochemistry … The price offers excellent value for money, for a book that will find itself in use for years to come.’

David Pyle Source: Geological Magazine

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Frontmatter
pp i-viii

Contents
pp ix-xiv

Foreword
pp xv-xvi

Preface
pp xvii-xx

1 - Mass balance, mixing, and fractionation
pp 1-51

2 - Linear algebra
pp 52-110

3 - Useful numerical analysis
pp 111-172

4 - Probability and statistics
pp 173-247

5 - Inverse methods
pp 248-317

6 - Modeling chemical equilibrium
pp 318-343

7 - Dynamic systems
pp 344-400

8 - Transport, advection, and diffusion
pp 401-476

9 - Trace elements in magmatic processes
pp 477-525

References
pp 526-538

Subject index
pp 539-543

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