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A Systematic Approach to Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics
Beyond Equilibrium Thermodynamics
617+31 pages, 65 figures, 15 tables, 222 exercises with detailed solutions
ISBN: 0-471-66658-0
Hardcover, US $130.00
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Description
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 nonequilibrium 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 modeling, calculating, and understanding dynamic responses of materials.
Book Review
Applied Rheology 15 (2005) No. 2, 88-89 »»
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