| Non-equilibrium Statistical Mechanics and Turbulence Contributor(s): Cardy, John (Author), Falkovich, Gregory (Author), Gawedzki, Krzysztof (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521715148 ISBN-13: 9780521715140 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $57.94 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2009 Annotation: This self-contained volume introduces modern methods of statistical mechanics in turbulence, with three harmonised lecture courses by world class experts. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Mechanics - Fluids - Science | Physics - Mathematical & Computational |
| Dewey: 530.13 |
| Series: London Mathematical Society Lecture Notes |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6" W x 8.7" (0.55 lbs) 172 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A modern introduction to methods of statistical mechanics in turbulence, this volume explains the methodology of non-equilibrium statistical mechanics and how it plays an increasingly important role in modern turbulence research. The range of relevant tools and methods is so wide and developing so fast, that until now there has not been a single book covering the subject. This much-needed book is comprised of three harmonized lecture courses by world class experts in statistical physics and turbulence: John Cardy introduces Field Theory and Non-Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics; Gregory Falkovich discusses Turbulence Theory as part of Statistical Physics; and Krzysztof Gawedzki examines Soluble Models of Turbulent Transport. To encourage readers to deepen their understanding of the theoretical material, each chapter contains exercises with solutions. Essential reading for students and researchers in the field of theoretical turbulence, this volume will also interest any scientist or engineer who applies knowledge of turbulence and non-equilibrium physics to their work. |
Contributor Bio(s): Falkovich, Gregory: - Gregory Falkovich is Professor and Department Head of Physics of Complex Systems at the Weizmann Institute of Science.Cardy, John: - John Cardy is Senior Research Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford, and Professor of Physics at University of Oxford. |