Non-equilibrium Definition and 18 Threads

Dear experts, I noticed that super-heated water (liquid water with temperature above 100*C) undergoes boiling when pushed outside the meta-stable equilibrium. I was wondering, is the heat capacity of liquid water above 100*C the same as liquid water with temperature between 0*C and 100*C...

Is Non-equilibrium statistical physics and complex systems a good area of study to go into? Is it a well respected field? Thank you

Biological systems act as dissipative structures and obey the universal laws of thermodynamics in spite of being open structures as they follow non-equilibrium thermodynamics. In accordance with the second law, entropy generation occurs. Is it possible to limit the entropy generation in a...

Molecular Transport equations for Liquids are harder to compute than that for gases, because intermolecular interactions are far more important in liquids. A System of equations for particle Distribution function and the correlation functions (BBGKY-Hierarchy) is used in General. For gases, it...

Looking for thorough serious comparative review of modern generalisations of classical non-equilibrium thermodynamics of continua. I have heard about several such generalisations: 1) rational mechanics by Truesdell, Coleman, Noll. 2) extended thermodynamics by Müller (and Ruggeri). 3) the...

I realize the question is quite broad but what research groups working on statistical physics, stochastic processes, and complex systems are generally considered the best? Would like to know about Europe and America alike.

[Mentors' note: one short paragraph of speculation in violation of the Physics Forums rules has been removed from this post] Follow the link below to play with my experimental sandbox. The rest of this post includes some instructions for use and then observations and a little bit of theory...

Can anyone refer to some good book on Non-Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics? The book should contain the basics, and can go up to any advanced level. Any level of math is acceptable.

Moving fluids are generally in a state of non-equilibrium. However, in fluid dynamics, people generally assume a state of local thermodynamic equilibrium and argue that in such a condition, equilibrium thermodynamic concepts such as pressure, temperature, entropy, internal energy etc. can be...

Consider two atoms of platinum, A and B, in a sample of platinum. Atom A lives deep within the sample, and atom B lives at the tip of a sharp protuberance at the surface. My understanding is that electrons in the sample will accumulate within a surface defect such as the tip of a sharp needle...

I'm currently reading about the Boltzmann equation, used for the early Universe. The equation I end up with, after some simplifications is the following: \begin{equation} a^{-3}\frac{d}{dt}\left(n_1a^3\right) = n_1^{(0)}n_2^{(0)}\langle\sigma v\rangle\left[\frac{n_3 n_4}{n_3^{(0)}n_4^{(0)}} -...

Hi all, Why do the fermi level for electrons and holes coincide in equilibrium condition and why they separate as quasi fermi levels in non equilibrium situation?

Hello. I am currently working on my master's thesis in entropy production in non-equilibrium systems using stochastic methods. I am also working on boosting my understanding of statistical physics by studying many different textbooks on the subject, and on related subjects such as...

1. "A 2800 kg helicopter with a cable and harness is rescuing an injured snowboarder. The harness and snowboarder weigh 1730 N." The question is asking for the "tension in the cable if the snowboarder and helicopter accelerate upward at 1.5 m/s2." 2. ∑Fy=may=T- Is the equation (above)...

Homework Statement A 1380kg car is moving due east with an initial speed of 27 m/s . after 8.00s the car has slowed down to 17.0 m/s . Find the magnitude and direction of the net force that produces the deceleration Homework Equations Net force of x= MAx Net force of y= MAy The...

1. In the drawing, the weight of the block on the table is 388 N and that of the hanging block is 175 N. Ignore all frictional effects, and assuming the pulley and the cord to be massless. Find the acceleration of the two blocks as well as the tension in the cord 2. Fnet = mass of the...

Just to clarify - non equilibrium states in semiconductor means that the semiconductor is affected by external factors such as light?

Here's the issue I'm trying to wade through: 1. If you excite electrons from valence band to conduction band (with a laser say), you are out of thermodynamic equilibrium. In some recombination time, the system will go back to equilibrium. All well in good. 2. Now let us consider a very...