Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics
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Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics

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eBook - ePub

Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics

About this book

Authored by a well-known expert in the field of nonequilibrium statistical physics, this book is a coherent presentation of the subject suitable for masters and PhD students, as well as postdocs in physics and related disciplines.
Starting from a general discussion of irreversibility and entropy, the method of nonequilibrium statistical operator is presented as a general concept. Stochastic processes are introduced as a necessary prerequisite to describe the evolution of a nonequilibrium state. Different standard approaches such as master equations, kinetic equations and linear response theory, are derived after special assumptions. This allows for an insight into the problems of nonequilibrium physics, a discussion of the limits of the approaches, and suggestions for improvements. The method of thermodynamic Green's function is outlined that allows for the systematic quantum statistical treatment of many-body systems. Applications and typical examples are given, as well as fully worked problems.

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Yes, you can access Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics by Gerd Röpke in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Ciencias físicas & Física matemática y computacional. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Related Titles
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Preface
  7. Chapter 1: Introduction
  8. Chapter 2: Stochastic Processes
  9. Chapter 3: Quantum Master Equation
  10. Chapter 4: Kinetic Theory
  11. Chapter 5: Linear Response Theory
  12. Chapter 6: Quantum Statistical Methods
  13. Chapter 7: Outlook: Nonequilibrium Evolution and Stochastic Processes
  14. References
  15. Index