Nonequilibrium statistical mechanics : ensemble method / by Byung Chan Eu.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eu, B. C. (Byung Chan), 1935-

Series:

Fundamental theories of physics ; v. 93.

Fundamental theories of physics ; v. 93

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Statistical mechanics.

Nonequilibrium thermodynamics.

Physical Description:

xiii, 387 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Dordrecht ; Boston : Kluwer Academic, [1998]

Summary:

In this monograph, nonequilibrium statistical mechanics is developed by means of ensemble methods on the basis of the Boltzmann equation, the generic Boltzmann equations for classical and quantum dilute gases, and a generalised Boltzmann equation for dense simple fluids. The theories are developed in forms parallel with the equilibrium Gibbs ensemble theory in a way fully consistent with the laws of thermodynamics. The generalised hydrodynamics equations are the integral part of the theory and describe the evolution of macroscopic processes in accordance with the laws of thermodynamics of systems far removed from equilibrium.

This book will be of interest to researchers in statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, gas dynamics, fluid dynamics, rheology, irreversible thermodynamics and nonequilibrium phenomena.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0792349806

OCLC:

38216218