{"product_id":"critical-dynamics-a-field-theory-approach-to-equilibrium-and-non-equilibrium-scaling-behavior-hardback-9780521842235","title":"Critical Dynamics; A Field Theory Approach to Equilibrium and Non-Equilibrium Scaling Behavior (Hardback) 9780521842235","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCritical Dynamics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Field Theory Approach to Equilibrium and Non-Equilibrium Scaling Behavior\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA comprehensive and unified introduction to describing and understanding complex interacting systems.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eUwe C. Täuber (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521842235, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 6 March 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e488 pages, 115 b\/w illus.  2 tables  79 exercises\u003cbr\u003e25.2 x 18 x 2.7 cm, 1.17 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroducing a unified framework for describing and understanding complex interacting systems common in physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, and the social sciences, this comprehensive overview of dynamic critical phenomena covers the description of systems at thermal equilibrium, quantum systems, and non-equilibrium systems. Powerful mathematical techniques for dealing with complex dynamic systems are carefully introduced, including field-theoretic tools and the perturbative dynamical renormalization group approach, rapidly building up a mathematical toolbox of relevant skills. Heuristic and qualitative arguments outlining the essential theory behind each type of system are introduced at the start of each chapter, alongside real-world numerical and experimental data, firmly linking new mathematical techniques to their practical applications. Each chapter is supported by carefully tailored problems for solution, and comprehensive suggestions for further reading, making this an excellent introduction to critical dynamics for graduate students and researchers across many disciplines within physical and life sciences.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Near-Equilibrium Critical Dynamics: 1. Equilibrium critical phenomena\u003cbr\u003e 2. Stochastic dynamics\u003cbr\u003e 3. Dynamic scaling\u003cbr\u003e 4. Dynamic perturbation theory\u003cbr\u003e 5. Dynamic renormalization group\u003cbr\u003e 6. Hydrodynamic modes and reversible mode couplings\u003cbr\u003e 7. Phase transitions in quantum systems\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Scale Invariance in Non-Equilibrium Systems\u003cbr\u003e 8. Non-equilibrium critical dynamics\u003cbr\u003e 9. Reaction-diffusion systems\u003cbr\u003e 10. Active to absorbing state transitions\u003cbr\u003e 11. Driven diffusive systems and growing interfaces\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physics%20%5BPH%5D%22\"\u003ePH\u003c\/a\u003e], Mathematics \u0026amp; science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mathematics \u0026amp; science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mathematics%20\u0026amp;%20science%20%5BP%5D%22\"\u003eP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46003683262744,"sku":"9780521842235","price":73.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521842235i_b7c3869c-830a-4708-873b-f397a7156f34.jpg?v=1691368718","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/critical-dynamics-a-field-theory-approach-to-equilibrium-and-non-equilibrium-scaling-behavior-hardback-9780521842235","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}