Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics

by Robert Zwanzig

This book presents the main principles and methods of nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, a topic studied by both chemists and physicists. It is written for graduate students and scientists who already have knowledge of basic equilibrium statistical mechanics and who are interested in the more complex field of time-dependent nonequilibrium statistical mechanics.

Genres: Physics, Science

222 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Wael Itani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Apart from being celebrated for formalizing nonequilibrium statistical dynamics, Zwanzig makes it the case that one easily follows through as he lays out the theory, either in classical or in quantum mechanics. The introduction of a projector operator approach (earlier than is standard), and the inclusion of a Quantum Dynamics chapter a little past the halfmark make this book a great choice for the contemporary reader.

[Xiang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for those want to learn the fundamental ideas of noneq SM.