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020 _a9781107278974 (ebook)
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050 0 0 _aQC174.86.N65
_bL58 2017
082 0 0 _a530.13
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100 1 _aLivi, Roberto,
_eauthor.
245 1 0 _aNonequilibrium statistical physics :
_ba modern perspective /
_cRoberto Livi, Paolo Politi.
264 1 _aCambridge :
_bCambridge University Press,
_c2017.
300 _a1 online resource (xvii, 420 pages) :
_bdigital, PDF file(s).
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aTitle from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 24 Oct 2017).
505 0 _aBrownian motion, Langevin and Fokker-Planck equations -- Linear response theory and transport phenomena -- From equilibrium to out of equilibrium phase transitions -- Out of equilibrium critical phenomena -- Stochastic dynamics of surfaces and interfaces -- Phase-ordering kinetics -- Highlights on pattern formation.
520 _aStatistical 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.
650 0 _aNonequilibrium statistical mechanics.
700 1 _aPoliti, Paolo,
_d1965-
_eauthor.
776 0 8 _iPrint version:
_z9781107049543
856 4 0 _uhttps://doi.org/10.1017/9781107278974
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