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Lectures on Non-equilibrium Theory of Condensed Matter

By Banyai L.A.

Book information

Publisher
WS
Year
2006
ISBN
9812567496, 9789812567499
Open Library ID
OL17212185M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
1 MB (1226553 bytes)
Pages
247\247
Library
Kolxo3
DPI
300
Time added
2011-07-22 07:35:22

Description

This book discusses in depth many of the key problems in non-equilibrium physics. The origin of macroscopic irreversible behavior receives particular attention and is illustrated in the framework of solvable models. An updated discussion on the linear response focuses on the correct electrodynamic aspects, which are essential for example, in the proof of the Nyquist theorem. The material covers the scaling relationship between different levels of description (kinetic to hydrodynamic) as well as spontaneous symmetry breaking in real time in terms of nonlinear dynamics (attractors), illustrated using the example of Bose-Einstein condensation. The presentation also includes the latest developments - quantum kinetics - related to modern ultrafast spectroscopy, where transition from reversible to irreversible behavior occurs.

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