Statistical Dynamics: Matter Out Of Equilibrium

In the first part of this book, classical nonequilibrium statistical mechanics is developed. Starting from the Hamiltonian dynamics of the molecules, it leads through the irreversible kinetic equations to the level of fluid mechanics. For simple systems, all the transport coefficients are determined by the molecular properties.The second part of the book treats complex systems that require a more extensive use of statistical concepts. Such problems, which are at the forefront of research, include: continuous time random walks, non-Markovian diffusion processes, percolation and related critical phenomena, transport on fractal structures, transport and deterministic chaos. These ¿strange transport processes¿ differ significantly from the usual (diffusive) transport. Their inclusion in a general treatise on statistical mechanics is a special feature of this invaluable book.

Summary

A survey of nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, starting from the Hamiltonian dynamics of the molecules, and proceeding through the irreversible kinetic equations to the level of fluid mechanics. The book then treats complex systems requiring a more extensive use of statistical concepts.

Product details

• Authors: Radu Balescu, Radu (Univ Libre De Bruxelles Balescu, Balescu Radu, Balescu Radu
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.04.1997
• EAN: 9781860940460
• ISBN: 978-1-86094-046-0
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > General, dictionaries; SCIENCE / Physics / General, SCIENCE / Mechanics / Fluids, SCIENCE / Mechanics / Thermodynamics, Thermodynamics & heat, Fluid mechanics, Statistical physics, Physics: Fluid mechanics, Thermodynamics and heat