Statistical Dynamics: A Stochastic Approach To Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics

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How to construct dynamical systems obeying the first and second laws of thermodynamics: mean energy is conserved, and entropy increases with time? The book answers this question fo r classical probability (Part I) and quantum probability (Part II). A novel feature is the introduction of heat particles which supply thermal noise and represent the kinetic energy of molecules. When applied to chemical reactions, the theory leads to a nonlinear reaction — diffusion equations exhibiting oscillations or convergence to equilibrium.Format: PaperbackNo of Pages: 288Imprint: Imperial College PressPublication date: 19950901 Show more