Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics: A Modern Perspective - Hardcover

Livi, Roberto; Politi, Paolo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1107049547 ISBN 13: 9781107049543

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2017

Synopsis

Statistical 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.

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Book Description

This book presents a comprehensive and pedagogical text on nonequilibrium statistical physics, providing a valuable resource for both graduate students and academic researchers. It covers basic and traditional concepts of nonequilibrium physics, modern aspects concerning nonequilibrium phase transitions, and application-orientated topics from a modern perspective.

About the Author

Roberto Livi is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Florence, where he teaches courses on statistical physics and thermodynamics. He is also the Director of the Interdepartment Center for the Study of Complex Dynamics and an associate member of the National Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN) and of the Institute for Complex Systems of the National Research Council (CNR).

Paolo Politi is Head of the Florence Unit of the Institute for Complex Systems, National Research Council, and teaches statistical physics at the University of Florence. He is Fellow of the Marie Curie Association, of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. He was awarded the Outreach Prize of the Italian Physical Society for promoting the public discussion of science through Science Cafés.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1107049547
• ISBN 13: 9781107049543
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 434