Beyond Equilibrium Thermodynamics
Author | : Hans Christian Öttinger |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 651 |
Release | : 2005-05-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780471727910 |
ISBN-13 | : 0471727911 |
Rating | : 4/5 (911 Downloads) |
Download or read book Beyond Equilibrium Thermodynamics written by Hans Christian Öttinger and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-05-13 with total page 651 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond 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.