Phase Transition Dynamics

Ma, Tian; Wang, Shouhong

This book is an introduction to a comprehensive and unified dynamic transition theory for dissipative systems and to applications of the theory to a range of problems in the nonlinear sciences. The main objectives of this book are to introduce a general principle of dynamic transitions for dissipative systems, to establish a systematic dynamic transition theory, and to explore the physical implications of applications of the theory to a range of problems in the nonlinear sciences. The basic philosophy of the theory is to search for a complete set of transition states, and the general principle states that dynamic transitions of all dissipative systems can be classified into three categories: continuous, catastrophic and random. The audience for this book includes advanced graduate students and researchers in mathematics and physics as well as in other related fields.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2016-08-23

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781493944125

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-8963-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 555