A philosophical perspective to statistical mechanics for graduate students and researchers in the foundations and philosophy of physics. Num Pages: 340 pages, 105 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PDA; PHS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 464. . 2014. Paperback. . . . .

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Title: The Road to Maxwell's Demon. Conceptual Foundations of Statistical Mechanics.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 2014
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1107424321
ISBN 13: 9781107424326
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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Time asymmetric phenomena are successfully predicted by statistical mechanics. Yet the foundations of this theory are surprisingly shaky. Its explanation for the ease of mixing milk with coffee is incomplete, and even implies that un-mixing them should be just as easy. In this book the authors develop a new conceptual foundation for statistical mechanics that addresses this difficulty. Explaining the notions of macrostates, probability, measurement, memory, and the arrow of time in statistical mechanics, they reach the startling conclusion that Maxwell's Demon, the famous perpetuum mobile, is consistent with the fundamental physical laws. Mathematical treatments are avoided where possible, and instead the authors use novel diagrams to illustrate the text. This is a fascinating book for graduate students and researchers interested in the foundations and philosophy of physics.

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Meir Hemmo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, University of Haifa. He has written on various issues in the foundations of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics.

Orly Shenker is a Senior Lecturer for the Program in History and Philosophy of Science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She has written on the foundations of classical and quantum statistical mechanics and on the rationality of science.

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