Statistical physics

To understand phenomena in nature, it is important to focus not only on properties of stationary states, but also their changes in time, that is, the dynamics between bistable states.

This book offers an interdisciplinary theoretical approach based on non-equilibrium statistical thermodynamics and control theory for mathematically modeling shock-induced out-of-equilibrium processes in condensed matter.

This book covers the tunnel boring machine (TBM) performance classifications, empirical models, statistical and intelligent-based techniques which have been applied and introduced by the researchers in this field.

This thesis combines methods from statistical physics and nonlinear dynamics to advance research on the pattern formation in active fluids in several directions.

This thesis makes significant advances in the use of microspheres in optical traps as highly precise sensing platforms.

This textbook provides a comprehensive exploration of anomalous stochastic processes and extreme events, commonly referred to as "e;black swans,"e; with a particular focus on (multi-)fractal approaches and continuous-time random walks.

This thesis makes significant advances in the use of microspheres in optical traps as highly precise sensing platforms.

The eigenstate thermalization hypothesis (ETH) is a successful framework providing criteria for thermalization in isolated quantum systems.

The eigenstate thermalization hypothesis (ETH) is a successful framework providing criteria for thermalization in isolated quantum systems.

The book outlines the fundamentals of statistical and condensed matter physics.

This book presents experimental studies of nonequilibrium phase transitions induced by ac and dc forces in collectively interacting systems-a superconducting vortex system with random pinning.

This textbook provides a comprehensive exploration of anomalous stochastic processes and extreme events, commonly referred to as "e;black swans,"e; with a particular focus on (multi-)fractal approaches and continuous-time random walks.

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Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Fast Particles in Solids examines the kinetics and non-equilibrium statistical thermodynamics of fast charged particles moving in crystals in different modes.

This book provides a modern pedagogical exposition of the mechanical approach to statistical mechanics initiated by Boltzmann with his early works (1866-1871).

This book provides a modern pedagogical exposition of the mechanical approach to statistical mechanics initiated by Boltzmann with his early works (1866-1871).

Models for the mechanical behavior of porous media introduced more than 50 years ago are still relied upon today, but more recent work shows that, in some cases, they may violate the laws of thermodynamics.

This book is based on many years of teaching statistical and thermal physics.

The path integral approach has proved extremely useful for the understanding of the most complex problems in quantum field theory, cosmology, and condensed matter physics.

The relationship between liquids and gases engaged the attention of a number of distinguished scientists in the mid 19th Century.

The subject of jamming and rheology is a broad and interdisciplinary one that is generating increasing interest.

Ideal for one- or two-semester courses that assume elementary knowledge of calculus, This text presents the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and applies these to problems dealing with properties of materials, phase transformations, chemical reactions, solutions and surfaces.

This volume provides a general field-theoretical picture of critical phenomena and stochastic dynamics and helps readers develop a practical skill for calculations.

Dynamics of Classical and Quantum Fields: An Introduction focuses on dynamical fields in non-relativistic physics.

In the past thirty years, the area of spin glasses has experienced rapid growth, including the development of solvable models for glassy systems.

Get Up to Speed on PhysicsUpdated and expanded with new topics, The Physics Companion, 2nd Edition offers a unique and educational approach to learning physics at a level suitable for first-year science students.

Esta dirigido a la comunidad academica y cientifica que se encuentre desarrollando y aportando conocimiento a la ciencia y que, de alguna manera, requiere la aplicacion de fundamentos de estadistica.

Concepts and Methods in Modern Theoretical Chemistry: Statistical Mechanics, the second book in a two-volume set, focuses on the dynamics of systems and phenomena.

Providing a comprehensive introduction with the necessary background material to make it accessible for a wide scientific audience, Kinetics of Phase Transitions discusses developments in domain-growth kinetics.

This text gives students a clear and easily understood introduction to entropy - a central concept in thermodynamics, but one which is often regarded as the most difficult to grasp.

Unravels Complex Problems through Quantum Monte Carlo MethodsClusters hold the key to our understanding of intermolecular forces and how these affect the physical properties of bulk condensed matter.

Developed from the lectures of a leading expert in plasma wave research, Plasma Kinetic Theory provides the essential material for an introductory course on plasma physics as well as the basis for a more advanced course on kinetic theory.

Statistical mechanics provides a framework for relating the properties of macroscopic systems (large collections of atoms, such as in a solid) to the microscopic properties of its parts.

Bose-Einstein condensation, superfluidity, and superconductivity are quantum mechanics made visible.

This book serves as an introduction to the growing field of quantum many-body transport in interacting nanojunctions.

The statistical mechanical theory of liquids and solutions is a fundamental area of physical sciences with important implications in other fields of science and industrial applications.

Bose-Einstein condensation, superfluidity, and superconductivity are quantum mechanics made visible.

Over 130 years ago, James Clerk Maxwell introduced his hypothetical "e;demon"e; as a challenge to the scope of the second law of thermodynamics.

This textbook offers an introduction to statistical mechanics, special relativity, and quantum physics, developed from lecture notes for the "e;Quantum Physics"e; course at the University of Padua.

Perturbation theory forms an important basis for predicting the thermodynamic characteristics of real fluids and solids.

Introduction to Plasma Physics is the standard text for an introductory lecture course on plasma physics.

Thermodynamics in Materials Science, Second Edition is a clear presentation of how thermodynamic data is used to predict the behavior of a wide range of materials, a crucial component in the decision-making process for many materials science and engineering applications.

This book offers the reader a journey through the counterintuitive nature of Brownian motion under confinement.

This book provides a captivating journey through the realms of classical and quantum systems as it unravels the profound influence that noise may have on their static and dynamic properties.