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Release NotesBeyond Equilibrium Thermodynamics fills a niche in the market by providing a
comprehensive introduction to a new, emerging topic in the field. The importance
of non-equilibrium thermodynamics is addressed in order to fully understand how
a system works, whether it is in a biological system like the brain or a system
that develops plastic. In order to fully grasp the subject, the book clearly
explains the physical concepts and mathematics involved, as well as presenting
problems and solutions; over 200 exercises and answers are included. Engineers,
scientists, and applied mathematicians can all use the book to address their
problems in modelling, calculating, and understanding dynamic responses of
materials.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Hydrodynamics 39
3 Linear irreversible thermodynamics 71
4 Complex fluids 97
5 Relativistic hydrodynamics 157
6 Projection-operator method 213
7 Kinetic theory of gases 261
8 Simulations 321
App. A Crash-course on equilibrium thermodynamics 397
App. B Mechanics and geometry 411
App. C Functional derivatives 449
App. D Quantum systems 457
App. E List of applications of beyond-equilibrium thermodynamics 463

Product Details

* ISBN: 0471666580
* ISBN-13: 9780471666585
* Format: Hardcover, 656pp
* Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
* Pub. Date: January 2005
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