Multiscale thermo-dynamics : introduction to GENERIC /

"Non-equilibrium thermodynamics is a science that provides a constructive way of formulating evolution equations of processes that are consistent with fundamental laws of Nature. This monograph discusses different kinds of such theories"--

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Main Authors: Klika, Václav
Group Author: Pavelka, Michal; Grmela, Miroslav
Published: Walter de Gruyter GmbH,
Publisher Address: Berlin :
Publication Dates: [2018]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Summary: "Non-equilibrium thermodynamics is a science that provides a constructive way of formulating evolution equations of processes that are consistent with fundamental laws of Nature. This monograph discusses different kinds of such theories"--
Carrier Form: xiii, 279 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages [267]-274) and index.
ISBN: 9783110350944 (hardback) :
3110350947 (hardback)
Index Number: QC318
CLC: O414.14
Call Number: O414.14/K652
Contents: Levels of description -- Hamiltonian mechanics -- Irreversible evolution -- Reversible and irreversible evolution -- Multicomponent systems -- Contact geometry -- Mathematical aspects.