{"product_id":"nonequilibrium-statistical-physics-a-modern-perspective-hardback-9781316512302","title":"Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics; A Modern Perspective (Hardback) 9781316512302","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eNonequilibrium Statistical Physics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Modern Perspective\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis second edition provides a modern and accessible overview of the foundations and applications of nonequilibrium statistical physics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRoberto Livi (Author), Paolo Politi (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781316512302, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 3 July 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e532 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 2.9 cm, 1.243 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'This masterful work is a gateway to understanding the dynamic, often chaotic, and always fascinating world of nonequilibrium systems.' Giorgio Parisi, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eStatistical mechanics is hugely successful when applied to physical systems at thermodynamic equilibrium; however, most natural phenomena occur in nonequilibrium conditions and more sophisticated techniques are required to address this increased complexity. This second edition presents a comprehensive overview of nonequilibrium statistical physics, covering essential topics such as Langevin equations, Lévy processes, fluctuation relations, transport theory, directed percolation, kinetic roughening, and pattern formation. The first part of the book introduces the underlying theory of nonequilibrium physics, the second part develops key aspects of nonequilibrium phase transitions, and the final part covers modern applications. A pedagogical approach has been adopted for the benefit of graduate students and instructors, with clear language and detailed figures used to explain the relevant models and experimental results. With the inclusion of original material and organizational changes throughout the book, this updated edition will be an essential guide for graduate students and researchers in nonequilibrium thermodynamics.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface to the second edition\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Notations and acronyms\u003cbr\u003e 1. Kinetic theory and the Boltzmann equation\u003cbr\u003e 2. Brownian motion, Langevin and Fokker–Planck equations\u003cbr\u003e 3. Fluctuations and their probability\u003cbr\u003e 4. Linear response theory and transport phenomena\u003cbr\u003e 5. From equilibrium to out-of-equilibrium phase transitions: Driven lattice gases\u003cbr\u003e 6. Absorbing phase transitions\u003cbr\u003e 7. Stochastic dynamics of surfaces and interfaces\u003cbr\u003e 8. Phase-ordering kinetics\u003cbr\u003e 9. Highlights on pattern formation\u003cbr\u003e Appendix A: Binary elastic collisions in the hard sphere gas\u003cbr\u003e Appendix B: Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution in the uniform case\u003cbr\u003e Appendix C: Physical quantities from the Boltzmann equation in the nonuniform Case\u003cbr\u003e Appendix D: Outine of the Chapman-Enskog method\u003cbr\u003e Appendix E: First-order approximation to Hydrodynamics\u003cbr\u003e Appendix F: Spectral properties of stochastic matrices\u003cbr\u003e Appendix G: The deterministic KPZ equation and the Burgers equation\u003cbr\u003e Appendix J: Stochastic differential equation for the energy of the Brownian particle\u003cbr\u003e Appendix K: The Kramers–Moyal expansion\u003cbr\u003e Appendix L: Probability distributions\u003cbr\u003e Appendix M: The diffusion equation and the Random Walk\u003cbr\u003e Appendix N: Linear response in quantum systems\u003cbr\u003e Appendix O: Mathematical properties of response functions\u003cbr\u003e Appendix P: The Van der Waals equation\u003cbr\u003e Appendix Q: Derivation of the Ginzburg–Landau free energy\u003cbr\u003e Appendix R: The perturbative renormalization group for KPZ\u003cbr\u003e Appendix S: TASEP: Map method and simulations\u003cbr\u003e Appendix T: Bridge Model: Mean-field and simulations\u003cbr\u003e Appendix U: The Allen–Cahn equation\u003cbr\u003e  Appendix V: The Gibbs–Thomson relation\u003cbr\u003e Appendix W: The Rayleigh–Bénard instability\u003cbr\u003e Appendix X: General conditions for the Turing instability\u003cbr\u003e  Appendix Y: Steady states of the one-dimensional TDGL equation\u003cbr\u003e  Appendix Z: Multiscale analysis\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]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52463020409112,"sku":"9781316512302","price":49.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781316512302i.jpg?v=1785545512","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/nonequilibrium-statistical-physics-a-modern-perspective-hardback-9781316512302","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}