Dynamics of first-order phase transitions in equilibrium and nonequilibrium systems
type: Item
instance of: scholarly article
title: Dynamics of first-order phase transitions in equilibrium and nonequilibrium systems
zbMATH Open document ID: 0575.76001
published in: Lecture Notes in Physics
publication date: 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z
review text: The book is devoted to the theoretical description of dynamic phenomena associated with discontinuous phase transitions. General concepts of statistical physics are discussed and applied to both equilibrium and nonequilibrium phase transitions. The traditional methods of theoretical physics are combined with Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics computer simulations, mainly for two dimensional systems. Based on a Habilitationsschrift, the book does not intend to give a complete review but rather concentrates on those physical phenomena where the author has made interesting contributions. Yet it serves as a useful introduction to an active and rapidly growing field of research. The book is recommended to graduate students and research workers interested in statistical physics, dynamical systems, and in solid state physics.
Mathematics Subject Classification ID: 76-02
Mathematics Subject Classification ID: 76M99
Mathematics Subject Classification ID: 82B26
zbMATH DE Number: 3920020
zbMATH Keywords: discontinuous phase transitions
zbMATH Keywords: equilibrium and nonequilibrium phase transitions
zbMATH Keywords: Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics computer simulations
author: Stephan Koch
MaRDI profile type: Publication
description: scientific article; zbMATH DE number 3920020