Stochastic Thermodynamics (eBook)

An Introduction

Luca Peliti, Simone Pigolotti (Autoren)

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2021
272 Seiten
Princeton University Press (Verlag)
978-0-691-21552-5 (ISBN)

Infos

The first comprehensive graduate-level introduction to stochastic thermodynamicsStochastic thermodynamics is a well-defined subfield of statistical physics that aims to interpret thermodynamic concepts for systems ranging in size from a few to hundreds of nanometers, the behavior of which is inherently random due to thermal fluctuations. This growing field therefore describes the nonequilibrium dynamics of small systems, such as artificial nanodevices and biological molecular machines, which are of increasing scientific and technological relevance.This textbook provides an up-to-date pedagogical introduction to stochastic thermodynamics, guiding readers from basic concepts in statistical physics, probability theory, and thermodynamics to the most recent developments in the field. Gradually building up to more advanced material, the authors consistently prioritize simplicity and clarity over exhaustiveness and focus on the development of readers' physical insight over mathematical formalism. This approach allows the reader to grow as the book proceeds, helping interested young scientists to enter the field with less effort and to contribute to its ongoing vibrant development. Chapters provide exercises to complement and reinforce learning.Appropriate for graduate students in physics and biophysics, as well as researchers, Stochastic Thermodynamics serves as an excellent initiation to this rapidly evolving field.Emphasizes a pedagogical approach to the subjectHighlights connections with the thermodynamics of informationPays special attention to molecular biophysics applicationsPrivileges physical intuition over mathematical formalismSolutions manual available on request for instructors adopting the book in a course

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.7.2021
• Zusatzinfo: 46 b/w illus.
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Wahrscheinlichkeit / Kombinatorik
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Thermodynamik
• Schlagworte: arrow of time • Asymptotic Distribution • autocorrelation • Binomial Distribution • biological physics • Boltzmann distribution • Boltzmann's entropy formula • Canonical Ensemble • central limit theorem • Change of variables • chaos theory • Characteristic energy • chemical potential • Continuity equation • Correspondence principle • Cumulant • Degrees of freedom (statistics) • Detailed Balance • Diffusion Equation • diffusion process • Dirac delta function • Dissipation • Entropy • Entropy Production • Equation of state (cosmology) • equilibrium heat reservoirs • Equilibrium Thermodynamics • Ergodicity • first law of thermodynamics • fluctuation-dissipation theorem • fluctuation relations • Fluctuation Theorem • Fluctuation Theorems • Fokker–Planck equation • free energy • Gibbs Free Energy • Gillespie algorithm • grand canonical ensemble • hamiltonian mechanics • heat engine • Initial Condition • internal energy • Inverse function • Irreversible process • Jarzynski Equality • Joint probability distribution • Ken Sekimoto • kinetic theory of gases • Kullback–Leibler divergence • Landauer's Principle • Langevin Equation • Large deviations theory • Large-Deviation Theory • law of large numbers • Law of Mass Action • laws of thermodynamics • Loschmidt's Paradox • macroscopic systems • Markov Chain • Markov process • Martingale (probability theory) • Master Equation • Measurement • mesoscopic physical systems • Microcanonical ensemble • Microscopic reversibility • Microstate (statistical mechanics) • molecular engines • Molecule • Moment (mathematics) • nonequilibrium statistical physics • non-equilibrium thermodynamics • Observable • Partition function (statistical mechanics) • Phase diagram • phase transition • Probability • Probability current • Probability Distribution • probability measure • Propagator • Proportionality (mathematics) • Quantity • quantum harmonic oscillator • quantum realm • Random Variable • rate function • Rotational diffusion • second law of thermodynamics • Sign convention • Standard state • stationary distribution • Statistical Mechanics • Statistical Physics • statistical weight • stochastic • stochastic differential equation • Stochastic Dynamics • stochastic energetics • stochastic heat • Stochastic process • Stochastic Processes • Stratonovich Integral • Temperature • thermal equilibrium • Thermally isolated system • Thermodynamic Equilibrium • Thermodynamic Integration • Thermodynamic Limit • Thermodynamic process • thermodynamics • thermodynamics of information • Thermodynamic state • Thermodynamic system • Thermodynamic theory • thermodynamic uncertainty relations • Time • Zeroth law of thermodynamics
• ISBN-10: 0-691-21552-9 / 0691215529
• ISBN-13: 978-0-691-21552-5 / 9780691215525