Predictive Statistical Mechanics: A Nonequilibrium Ensemble Formalism (Fundamental Theories of Physics)

Roberto Luzzi

ISBN 10: 9048159636 / ISBN 13: 9789048159635

Published by Springer Netherlands, 2002

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344 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.79 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Predictive Statistical Mechanics: A Nonequilibrium Ensemble Formalism (Fundamental Theories of Physics)
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9048159636
• ISBN 13: 9789048159635
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.86 kilograms

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Synopsis

Chapters 1 to 5 include a description of the philosophy, foundations, and construction (methodology) of the formalism, including the derivation of a nonequilibrium grand-canonical ensemble for far-from-equilibrium systems as well as the derivation of a quantum nonlinear kinetic theory and a response function theory together with a theory of scattering. In chapter 6 applications of the theory are cataloged, making comparisons with experimental data (a basic step for the validation of any theory). Chapter 7 is devoted to the description of irreversible thermodynamics, providing a far-reaching generalization of Informational-Statistical Thermodynamics. The last chapter gives an overall picture of the formalism, and questions and criticisms related to it are discussed.