Dynamics and thermodynamics of systems with long-range interactions
By: T. Dauxois ... [et al.] (eds.).
Contributors: Dauxois, T. 1967-
Series: Lecture notes in physics -- 602.
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Berlin; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 492
Subjects: Dynamics; Thermodynamics; Gravitation
Description: Properties of systems with long range interactions are still poorly understood despite being of importance in most areas of physics. The present volume introduces and reviews the effort of constructing a coherent thermodynamic treatment of such systems by combining tools from statistical mechanics with concepts and methods from dynamical systems. Analogies and differences between various systems are examined by considering a large range of applications, with emphasis on Bose--Einstein condensates. Written as a set of tutorial reviews, the book will be useful for both the experienced researcher as well as the nonexpert scientist or postgraduate student.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.