{"product_id":"9780080527079","title":"Alternative Mathematical Theory of Non-equilibrium Phenomena","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlternative Mathematical Theory of Non-equilibrium Phenomena\u003c\/i\u003e presents an entirely new theoretical approach to complex non-equilibrium phenomena, especially Gibbs\/Falk thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. This innovative new theory allows for inclusion of all state variables and introduces a new vector-dissipation velocity-which leads to useful restatements of momentum, the Second Law, and tensors for the laws of motion, friction, and heat conduction. This application-oriented text is relatively self-contained and is an excellent guide-book for engineers with a strong interest in fundamentals, or for professionals using applied mathematics and physics in engineering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book emphasizes macroscopic phenomena, focusing specifically on gaseous states, though relations to liquid and crystalline states are also considered. The author presents a new Alternative Continuum Theory of Compressible Fluids (AT) which providesa qualitative description of the subject in predominantly physical terms, minimizing the mathematical premises. The methodology discussed has applications in a wide range of fields outside of physics in areas including General System Theory, TheoreticalEconomics, and Biophysics and Medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents the first theory capable of handling non-equilibria phenomena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a unified theory of all branches of macroscopic physics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsiders a consistent and uniform view of reality, supported by modern mathematics, leading to results different than those produced by classical theories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResults in a change of paradigms in physics, engineering, and natural philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47124219986160,"sku":"9780080527079","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780080527079_p0.jpg?v=1763637859","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780080527079","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}