Statistical dynamics: matter out of equilibrium - Softcover

Balescu, Radu

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1860940463 ISBN 13: 9781860940460

Publisher: Icp, 1997

Synopsis

In the first part of this book, classical nonequilibrium statistical mechanics is developed. Starting from the Hamiltonian dynamics of the molecules, it leads through the irreversible kinetic equations to the level of fluid mechanics. For simple systems, all the transport coefficients are determined by the molecular properties. The second part of the book treats complex systems that require a more extensive use of statistical concepts. Such problems, which are at the forefront of research, include: continuous time random walks, non-Markovian diffusion processes, percolation and related critical phenomena, transport on fractal structures, transport and deterministic chaos. These ''strange transport processes'' differ significantly from the usual (diffusive) transport. Their inclusion in a general treatise on statistical mechanics is a special feature of this invaluable book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Icp
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1860940463
• ISBN 13: 9781860940460
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 338