Predictive Statistical Mechanics | A Nonequilibrium Ensemble Formalism

Roberto Luzzi (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 1402004826 / ISBN 13: 9781402004827

Published by Springer Netherland, 2002

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Predictive Statistical Mechanics | A Nonequilibrium Ensemble Formalism | Roberto Luzzi (u. a.) | Buch | xl | Englisch | 2002 | Springer Netherland | EAN 9781402004827 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Predictive Statistical Mechanics | A Nonequilibrium Ensemble Formalism
• Publisher: Springer Netherland
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1402004826
• ISBN 13: 9781402004827
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 241W x 160H x 24D millimeters 241 millimeters width by 160 millimeters height by 24 millimeters depth
• Weight: 688 grams
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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.