Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Systems with Long Range Interactions
Author | : Thierry Dauxois |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 492 |
Release | : 2008-01-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783540458357 |
ISBN-13 | : 3540458352 |
Rating | : 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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.