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Foundations of Statistical Mechanics
Grandy, W. T., Jr.
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Paperback. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 319 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PHS; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 519.
In this volume we continue the logical development of the work begun in Volume I, and the equilibrium theory now becomes a very special case of the exposition presented here. Once a departure is made from equilibrium, however, the problems become deeper and more subtle-and unlike the equilibrium theory, many aspects of nonequilibrium phenomena remain poorly understood. For over a century a great deal of effort has been expended on the attempt to develop a comprehensive and sensible description of nonequilibrium phenomena and irreversible processes. What has emerged is a hodgepodge of ad hoc constructs that do little to provide ... Read more
In this volume we continue the logical development of the work begun in Volume I, and the equilibrium theory now becomes a very special case of the exposition presented here. Once a departure is made from equilibrium, however, the problems become deeper and more subtle-and unlike the equilibrium theory, many aspects of nonequilibrium phenomena remain poorly understood. For over a century a great deal of effort has been expended on the attempt to develop a comprehensive and sensible description of nonequilibrium phenomena and irreversible processes. What has emerged is a hodgepodge of ad hoc constructs that do little to provide ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
319
Condition
New
Series
Fundamental Theories of Physics
Number of Pages
307
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401077972
SKU
V9789401077972
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