{"product_id":"equilibrium-and-non-equilibrium-statistical-thermodynamics-paperback-9780521528955","title":"Equilibrium and Non-Equilibrium Statistical Thermodynamics (Paperback) 9780521528955","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEquilibrium and Non-Equilibrium Statistical Thermodynamics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA graduate-level textbook in statistical physics and thermodynamics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMichel Le Bellac (Author), Fabrice Mortessagne (Author), G. George Batrouni (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521528955, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 10 June 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e636 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 3.3 cm, 0.84 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eReview of the hardback: 'This book contains both thermodynamics (macroscopic) and statistical mechanics (microscopic) which makes it ideal for teaching and research purposes. The 'problems' and 'exercises' sections should be invaluable for postgraduate studies.' Materials World\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis graduate-level text gives a self-contained exposition of fundamental topics in equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistical thermodynamics. The text follows a balanced approach between the macroscopic (thermodynamic) and microscopic (statistical) points of view. The first half of the book deals with equilibrium thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. In addition to standard subjects, the reader will find a detailed account of broken symmetries, critical phenomena and the renormalization group, as well as an introduction to numerical methods. The second half of the book is devoted to nonequilibrium phenomena, first following a macroscopic approach, with hydrodynamics as an important example. Kinetic theory receives a thorough treatment through analysis of the Boltzmann-Lorentz model and the Boltzmann equation. The book concludes with general nonequilibrium methods such as linear response, projection method and the Langevin and Fokker-Planck equations, including numerical simulations. This advanced textbook will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in physics.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Thermodynamics\u003cbr\u003e 2. Statistical entropy and Boltzmann distribution\u003cbr\u003e 3. Canonical and grand canonical ensembles: applications\u003cbr\u003e 4. Critical phenomena\u003cbr\u003e 5. Quantum statistics\u003cbr\u003e 6. Irreversible processes: macroscopic theory\u003cbr\u003e 7. Numerical simulations\u003cbr\u003e 8. Irreversible processes: kinetic theory\u003cbr\u003e 9. Topics in non-equilibrium statistical mechanics\u003cbr\u003e Appendices\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Statistical physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Statistical physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Statistical%20physics%20%5BPHS%5D%22\"\u003ePHS\u003c\/a\u003e], Thermodynamics \u0026amp; heat [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Thermodynamics \u0026amp; heat\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Thermodynamics%20\u0026amp;%20heat%20%5BPHH%5D%22\"\u003ePHH\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":46019785687320,"sku":"9780521528955","price":47.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521821438_3370a730-8226-4c8b-a3f8-f9229f61e4aa.jpg?v=1691368972","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/equilibrium-and-non-equilibrium-statistical-thermodynamics-paperback-9780521528955","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}