Thermodynamics of Complex Systems: Principles and applications - Softcover

Pokrovskii, Vladimir N

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750334525 ISBN 13: 9780750334525

Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing, 2020

Synopsis

This text provides a concise introduction to non-equilibrium thermodynamics of open, complex systems using a first-principles approach. In the first chapters, the principles of thermodynamics of complex systems are discussed. The subsequent chapters apply the principles to the dynamics of chemical reactions and complex fluids, growth and development of biological organisms, and the dynamics of social structures and institutes. The final chapter discusses the principles of science as an artificial system.

The book is a valuable reference text for researchers interested in thermodynamics and complex systems, and useful supplementary reading for graduate courses on advanced thermodynamics, thermodynamics of non-equilibrium systems and thermodynamics of complex/open systems.

Key Features

• Provides a concise introduction to non-equilibrium thermodynamics of open complex systems, using a first-principles approach
• Discusses thermodynamics as the universal tool for the description of reality
• Looks at complex systems, such as biological organisms, populations and subsystems of human society from the perspective of thermodynamics
• Covers principles, applications and statistical interpretations

Edition details

• Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750334525
• ISBN 13: 9780750334525
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216