Logo

Kinetic Theory by David Tong

Small book cover: Kinetic Theory

Kinetic Theory
by

Publisher: University of Cambridge
Number of pages: 106

Description:
This is a graduate course on topics in non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, covering kinetic theory, stochastic processes and linear response. It is aimed at masters students and PhD students. The full set of lecture notes are around 100 pages.

Home page url

Download or read it online for free here:
Download link
(670KB, PDF)

Similar books

Book cover: Bosonization of Interacting Fermions in Arbitrary DimensionsBosonization of Interacting Fermions in Arbitrary Dimensions
by - arXiv
In this book we describe a new non-perturbative approach to the fermionic many-body problem, which can be considered as a generalization to arbitrary dimensions of the well-known bosonization technique for one-dimensional fermions.
(8659 views)
Book cover: Introduction to the theory of stochastic processes and Brownian motion problemsIntroduction to the theory of stochastic processes and Brownian motion problems
by - arXiv
Contents: Stochastic variables; Stochastic processes and Markov processes; The master equation; The Langevin equation; Linear response theory, dynamical susceptibilities, and relaxation times; Langevin and Fokker–Planck equations; etc.
(8971 views)
Book cover: Statistical Mechanics of Nonequilibrium LiquidsStatistical Mechanics of Nonequilibrium Liquids
by - ANU E Press
The book charts the development and theoretical analysis of molecular dynamics as applied to equilibrium and non-equilibrium systems. It connects molecular dynamics simulation with the mathematical theory to understand non-equilibrium steady states.
(11949 views)
Book cover: Study notes for Statistical PhysicsStudy notes for Statistical Physics
by - Bookboon
This is an academic textbook in three parts, intended for a one-semester course in statistical physics at honours BSc level. Throughout the book, the emphasis is on a clear, concise exposition, with all steps being clearly explained.
(6137 views)