Nonequilibrium statistical physics : a modern perspective / Roberto Livi, Paolo Politi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Livi, Roberto, author.

Politi, Paolo, 1965- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nonequilibrium statistical mechanics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 512 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2025.

Summary:

Statistical 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.

Contents:

Kinetic Theory and the Boltzmann Equation

Brownian Motion, Langevin and Fokker-Planck Equations

Fluctuations and Their Probability

Linear Response Theory and Transport Phenomena

From Equilibrium to Out-of-Equilibrium Phase Transitions: Driven Lattice Gases

Absorbing Phase Transitions

Stochastic Dynamics of Surfaces and Interfaces

Phase-Ordering Kinetics

Highlights on Pattern Formation.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 24 Jun 2025).

ISBN:

1-009-07941-7

1-009-05823-1