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Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics: Ensemble Method

By Byung Chan Eu (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Year
1998
ISBN
978-90-481-5007-6, 978-94-017-2438-8
DOI
10.1007/978-94-017-2438-8
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
9 MB (9186234 bytes)
Series
Fundamental Theories of Physics 93
Edition
1
Pages
394\405
Time added
2014-01-18 08:00:00
Dynamical Systems and Complexity; Physical ChemistStatistical Physics

Description

In this monograph, nonequilibrium statistical mechanics is developed by means of ensemble methods on the basis of the Boltzmann equation, the generic Boltzmann equations for classical and quantum dilute gases, and a generalised Boltzmann equation for dense simple fluids. The theories are developed in forms parallel with the equilibrium Gibbs ensemble theory in a way fully consistent with the laws of thermodynamics. The generalised hydrodynamics equations are the integral part of the theory and describe the evolution of macroscopic processes in accordance with the laws of thermodynamics of systems far removed from equilibrium. Audience: This book will be of interest to researchers in the fields of statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, gas dynamics, fluid dynamics, rheology, irreversible thermodynamics and nonequilibrium phenomena.

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