Predictive Statistical Mechanics | A Nonequilibrium Ensemble Formalism

Roberto Luzzi (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 1402004826 / ISBN 13: 9781402004827

Editore: Springer, 2002

Predictive Statistical Mechanics | A Nonequilibrium Ensemble Formalism | Roberto Luzzi (u. a.) | Buch | Fundamental Theories of Physics | xl | Englisch | 2002 | Springer | EAN 9781402004827 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Codice articolo 102922869

Riassunto:

Chapters 1 to 5 include a description of the philosophy, foundations, and construction (methodology) of the formalism, including the derivation of a nonequilibrium grand-canonical ensemble for far-from-equilibrium systems as well as the derivation of a quantum nonlinear kinetic theory and a response function theory together with a theory of scattering. In chapter 6 applications of the theory are cataloged, making comparisons with experimental data (a basic step for the validation of any theory). Chapter 7 is devoted to the description of irreversible thermodynamics, providing a far-reaching generalization of Informational-Statistical Thermodynamics. The last chapter gives an overall picture of the formalism, and questions and criticisms related to it are discussed.

Contenuti: List of Figures. List of Tables. Preface. Acknowledgments. Prolegomena. Introduction. 1. Maxent-Nesom in Equilibrium Conditions. 2. Maxent-Nesom for Dissipative Processes in Open Systems. 3. Nonequilibrium Generalized Grand-Canonical Ensemble. 4. Maxent-Nesom-Based Kinetic Theory. 5. Response Function Theory. 6. Theory and Experiment. 7. Informational Statistical Thermodynamics. 8. Final Remarks. Appendices. Bibliography. Index. Name Index.

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Data di pubblicazione: 2002
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