Dynamics of Dissipation
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: December 16, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 512
ISBN-13: 9783540441113
Subjects: Atomic & molecular physics; Classical mechanics; Science/Mathematics; Mathematical Physics; Statistical Physics; Chaos (Physics); Science; Physics; Mechanics - Dynamics - Thermodynamics; General; Solid State Physics; Medical-General; Science / Chaotic Behavior in Systems; Science / Physics; Science-Solid State Physics; chaos; Chaotic Behavior in Systems; Energy dissipation; Open systems (Physics)
Description: This collection of lectures treats the dynamics of open systems with a strong emphasis on dissipation phenomena related to dynamical chaos. This research area is very broad, covering topics such as nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, environment-system coupling (decoherence) and applications of Markov semi-groups to name but a few. The book addresses not only experienced researchers in the field but also nonspecialists from related areas of research, postgraduate students wishing to enter the field and lecturers searching for advanced textbook material.