Beyond Equilibrium Thermodynamics

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.

• | Author: Hans Christian Öttinger
• | Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
• | Publication Date: Feb 11, 2005
• | Number of Pages: 656 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 0471666580
• | ISBN-13: 9780471666585