Nonequilibrium statistical physics: a modern perspective
Statistical mechanics has been proven to be successful at describing physical systems at thermodynamic equilibrium. Since most natural phenomena occur in nonequilibrium conditions, the present challenge is to find suitable physical approaches for such conditions: this book provides a pedagogical pathway that explores various perspectives. The use of clear language, and explanatory figures and diagrams to describe models, simulations and experimental findings makes the book a valuable resource f…
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- Full title :Nonequilibrium statistical physics : a modern perspective / roberto livi (università di firenze), paolo politi (istituto dei sistemi complessi, firenze).
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Statistical mechanics has been proven to be successful at describing physical systems at thermodynamic equilibrium. Since most natural phenomena occur in nonequilibrium conditions, the present challenge is to find suitable physical approaches for such conditions: this book provides a pedagogical pathway that explores various perspectives. The use of clear language, and explanatory figures and diagrams to describe models, simulations and experimental findings makes the book a valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, and also for lecturers organizing teaching at varying levels of experience in the field. Written in three parts, it covers basic and traditional concepts of nonequilibrium physics, modern aspects concerning nonequilibrium phase transitions, and application-orientated topics from a modern perspective. A broad range of topics is covered, including Langevin equations, Levy processes, directed percolation, kinetic roughening and pattern formation.
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- Publication Date:©2017
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- Publisher(s):Cambridge University Press
- Place of Publication:Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2017
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- Description:1 online resource
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- ISBN:9781107278974, 110727897X
- oclc:on1009077496
- LC Classification:QC174.86.N65
- Dewey Decimal:530.13
Table of Contents
Brownian motion, Langevin and Fokker-Planck equations -- Linear response theory and transport phenomena -- From equilibrium to out of equilibrium phase transitions -- Out of equilibrium critical phenomena -- Stochastic dynamics of surfaces and interfaces -- Phase-ordering kinetics -- Highlights on pattern formation.
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