Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics A Modern Perspective
Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics A Modern Perspective by Roberto Livi, published by Cambridge University Press on October 5, 2017, is a comprehensive resource spanning 420 pages. This book addresses the challenges of describing physical systems under nonequilibrium conditions, an area where traditional statistical mechanics has limitations. It offers a pedagogical pathway that explores various perspectives, making it suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as lecturers with varying levels of experience in the field.
Readers will find a structured approach divided into three parts, covering fundamental concepts of nonequilibrium physics, modern aspects of nonequilibrium phase transitions, and application-oriented topics. The text employs clear language and includes explanatory figures and diagrams to illustrate models, simulations, and experimental findings. Key topics discussed include Langevin equations, Levy processes, directed percolation, kinetic roughening, and pattern formation, providing a broad understanding of the subject matter.
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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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