Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics: Foundations and Applications

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Phil Attard (School of Chemistry, University of Sydney)

Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

Foundations and Applications

Phil Attard (School of Chemistry, University of Sydney)

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Oxford University Press
01 October 2012

Mathematics & Sciences; Condensed matter physics (liquid state & solid state physics); Thermodynamics & heat; Statistical physics; Chemical physics; Physical chemistry

`Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics: Foundations and Applications' builds from basic principles to advanced techniques, and covers the major phenomena, methods, and results of time-dependent systems. It is a pedagogic introduction, a comprehensive reference manual, and an original research monograph. Uniquely, the book treats time-dependent systems by close analogy with their static counterparts, with most of the familiar results of equilibrium thermodynamics and statistical mechanics being generalized and applied to the non-equilibrium case. The book is notable for its unified treatment of thermodynamics, hydrodynamics, stochastic processes, and statistical mechanics, for its self-contained, coherent derivation of a variety of non-equilibrium theorems, and for its quantitative tests against experimental measurements and computer simulations.

Systems that evolve in time are more common than static systems, and yet until recently they lacked any over-arching theory. 'Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics' is unique in its unified presentation of the theory of non-equilibrium systems, which has now reached the stage of quantitative experimental and computational verification. The novel perspective and deep understanding that this book brings offers the opportunity for new direction and growth in the study of time-dependent phenomena.

'Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics' is an invaluable reference manual for experts already working in the field. Research scientists from different disciplines will find the overview of time-dependent systems stimulating and thought-provoking. Lecturers in physics and chemistry will be excited by many fresh ideas and topics, insightful explanations, and new approaches. Graduate students will benefit from its lucid reasoning and its coherent approach, as well as from the chem12physof mathematical techniques, derivations, and computer algorithms.

By: Phil Attard (School of Chemistry University of Sydney)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 187mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780199662760
ISBN 10: 0199662762
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 01 October 2012
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface 1: Prologue 2: Fluctuation Theory 3: Brownian Motion 4: Heat Conduction 5: Second Entropy For Fluctuating Hydrodynamics 6: Heat Convection and Non-Equilibrium Phase Transitions 7: Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics 8: Non-Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics 9: Statistical Mechanics of Steady Flow: Heat and Shear 10: Generalised Langevin Equation 11: Non-Equilibrium Computer Simulation Algorithms References Index

<br>Dr Attard is a research scientist working in the fields of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. He is recently retired as a Professorial Research Fellow at the School of Chemistry, the University of Sydney. He has been awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship by the Australian Research Council, and has held academic positions at universities in Australia, Europe, and North America.<br>