Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics 1st Edition by Robert Zwanzig (PDF)

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This is a presentation of the main ideas and methods of modern nonequilibrium statistical mechanics. It is the perfect introduction for anyone in chemistry or physics who needs an update or background in this time-dependent field. Topics covered include fluctuation-dissipation theorem; linear response theory; time correlation functions, and projection operators. Theoretical models are illustrated by real-world examples and numerous applications such as chemical reaction rates and spectral line shapes are covered. The mathematical treatments are detailed and easily understandable and the appendices include useful mathematical methods like the Laplace transforms, Gaussian random variables and phenomenological transport equations.

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⭐This is a classic graduate level introduction to non-equilibrium statistical mechanics. Very useful for those interested in chemical physics and molecular dynamics, it is a classic and must-have text for those interested in chemical physics and biophysical theory.

⭐I have taken and TA-ed statistical thermodynamics and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics and have found Robert Zwanzig’s book to be the best introduction to the nonequilibrium side of things. Clarity is the goal here, without the detail of Kubo’s Stat. Phys. II, and MUCH clearer than the latter chapters in McQuarrie. However, a student will get much more from this book if he or she has at least some background in quantum mechanics and, needless to say, in statistical thermodynamics.Without getting into much detail, Zwanzig focuses on the fundamental concepts in a clear exposition. If you are taking yourt first course in nonequilibrium stat mech, this is the book you should buy. If, however, you have some reasonable experience with the subject, this book is not worth as much, since it is designed to be pedagogical. In that case, Van Kampen’s Stochastic Processes in Physics and Chemistry is best.

⭐Zwanzig really knows noneq Stat Mech. This book is really written for learners. It explains physics with its math form clearly. Strongly recommended.

⭐This book is not an ideal dictionary of stat/mech as “A modern course in Stat/Phys” by Reichl. Albeit noticeable typos,as long as the reader does all the hard work and derives eqns step by step, he/she can easily correct the typos without missing any important information.The reason I liked this book over others is because of its clearand crisp content to underpin the essential “physics” of each equation by simple words. Moreover, the connections betweeneach section and chapter are arranged in a logical way as you can see that Bob has indeed distilled a thorough understandingof nonequilibrium stat/mech into a delicious, thin book for which every student who uses stat/mech for research should read.

⭐I really enjoyed this book by Zwanzig. It treats many standard subjects starting from Langevin eq., Fokker Planck eq., to projection operators and mode-coupling theories, etc. Most of the examples demonstrated are elementary, but some of them (heat bath, dipole moments, etc) are treated several times in different chapters with different techniques so that the reader can understand more deeply how these techniques are interconnected. Really enlightening!

⭐As for me, the most difficulty in understanding nonequilibrium statistical mechanics (NSM) was to face terribly long equations. Although there are several books on NSM, Zwanzig’s must be a short cut with the minimum mathematics. It is easily readable by a person who majors or majored in a field related to NSM but not deeply. It is because his explanation on several approaches to NSM is based on not only simple and interesting examples but also his bright intuition. Although this book describes NSM in a simplified way, it requires knowledge of equilibrium statistical mechanics, basic understanding of quantum and classical mechanics, and the minimum mathematics for undergraduate physics course.

⭐The book arrived damaged, with a deformed and ruptured upper edge at the front cover (see photo Robert Zwanzig)The same kind of damage was at another book I bought from Amazon around 1 week before (Statistical Therodynamics of Nonequilibrium Processes by Joel Keizer), although this time at the upper edge of the back of the book (Photos 1+2 of JoelKeizer).The packages used to send the books (for each of both books) was not damaged, so the damage must have occurred before the journey. I did not give just 1 star only because the book arrived in time.I did not send the books back because I needed to looks something up in them for my work, and then went to France.Kind regards, Dirk Drasdo

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