Chaos, Scattering and Statistical Mechanics

Pierre Gaspard (Université Libre de Bruxelles)

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English

Cambridge University Press
20 July 1998

Chaos theory; Classical mechanics; Thermodynamics & heat; Statistical physics

Series: Cambridge Nonlinear Science Series

This book describes recent advances in the application of chaos theory to classical scattering and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics generally, and to transport by deterministic diffusion in particular. The author presents the basic tools of dynamical systems theory, such as dynamical instability, topological analysis, periodic-orbit methods, Liouvillian dynamics, dynamical randomness and large-deviation formalism. These tools are applied to chaotic scattering and to transport in systems near equilibrium and maintained out of equilibrium. Chaotic scattering is illustrated with disk scatterers and with examples of unimolecular chemical reactions and then generalized to transport in spatially extended systems. This book will be bought by researchers

interested in chaos, dynamical systems, chaotic scattering, and statistical mechanics in theoretical, computational and mathematical physics and also in theoretical chemistry.

By: Pierre Gaspard (Université Libre de Bruxelles)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 9
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 990g
ISBN: 9780521395113
ISBN 10: 0521395119
Series: Cambridge Nonlinear Science Series
Pages: 496
Publication Date: 20 July 1998
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Chaos, Scattering and Statistical Mechanics

"""...gives both the background and an overview of recent developments in nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, to which the author himself has made major contributions...an important reference book as well as an ideal tool for advanced students in the expanding and important field of statistical physics."" Physics Today ""The book is nicely written...allows one to see some topics in dynamical systems with new eyes."" Mathematical Reviews"