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Geometry and Topology in Hamiltonian Dynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Marco Pettini
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Description for Geometry and Topology in Hamiltonian Dynamics and Statistical Mechanics
paperback. This book covers a new explanation of the origin of Hamiltonian chaos and its quantitative characterization. The subject of the book, which contains numerous illustrations throughout, is very original and nothing similar has been written hitherto. Series: Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics. Num Pages: 472 pages, 91 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBM; PBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 718.
Itisaspecialpleasureformetowritethisforewordforaremarkablebookbya remarkableauthor.MarcoPettiniisadeepthinker,whohasspentmanyyears probing the foundations of Hamiltonian chaos and statistical mechanics, in particular phase transitions, from the point of view of geometry and topology. Itisinparticularthequalityofmindoftheauthorandhisdeepphysical,as well as mathematical insights which make this book so special and inspiring. It is a “must” for those who want to venture into a new approach to old problems or want to use new tools for new problems. Although topology has penetrated a number of ?elds of physics, a broad participationoftopologyintheclari?cationandprogressoffundamentalpr- lems in the above-mentioned ?elds has been lacking. The new perspectives topology gives to the above-mentioned problems are bound to help in their clari?cation ... Read more
Itisaspecialpleasureformetowritethisforewordforaremarkablebookbya remarkableauthor.MarcoPettiniisadeepthinker,whohasspentmanyyears probing the foundations of Hamiltonian chaos and statistical mechanics, in particular phase transitions, from the point of view of geometry and topology. Itisinparticularthequalityofmindoftheauthorandhisdeepphysical,as well as mathematical insights which make this book so special and inspiring. It is a “must” for those who want to venture into a new approach to old problems or want to use new tools for new problems. Although topology has penetrated a number of ?elds of physics, a broad participationoftopologyintheclari?cationandprogressoffundamentalpr- lems in the above-mentioned ?elds has been lacking. The new perspectives topology gives to the above-mentioned problems are bound to help in their clari?cation ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
472
Condition
New
Series
Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics
Number of Pages
453
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781441921642
SKU
V9781441921642
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99-15
About Marco Pettini
The author is one of few pioneering individuals in this recently emerged important research area. His book will be a unique contribution to the field.
Reviews for Geometry and Topology in Hamiltonian Dynamics and Statistical Mechanics
From the reviews: "The present book is an excellent synthesis of two basic topics in classical applied mathematics: Hamiltonian dynamics, with a special view towards the Hamiltonian chaos, and statistical mechanics, mainly for what concerns phase transition phenomena in systems described by realistic intermolecular or interatomic forces. The perfect conclusion appears in a Foreword written by E.G.D. Cohen: ... Read more