Physics of Entropy
Impact of Frustration to Thermodynamics of Matter
Springer
ISBN 9789819517572
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Buch. Hardcover
2025
30 s/w-Abbildungen, 10 Farbabbildungen.
Umfang: XII, 256 S.
Format (B x L): 15.5 x 23.5 cm
Verlag: Springer
ISBN: 9789819517572
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Das Werk ist Teil der Reihe: Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences
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Through detailed explanations of key concepts of entropy, and concrete examples, such as entropic forces, adiabatic demagnetization, and entropy-driven phase transitions, the book elucidates the multifaceted nature of entropy.
Special attention is given to the phenomenon of "order by disorder" in frustrated systems, where entropy plays a crucial role in determining thermodynamic stability. Both discrete and continuous spin systems are analyzed to illustrate the mechanisms by which entropy governs ordering processes. The treatment also extends to quantum fluctuations and their contribution to phase transitions, offering a comprehensive perspective across classical and quantum regimes. Extension of entropy to non-equilibrium states and also to non-extensive states is also explained.
Intended for researchers and graduate and advanced undergraduate students in physics and related disciplines, this volume offers a detailed explanation of the concept of entropy, giving theoretical insights with illustrative case studies. It serves as a valuable resource for those who would like to more deeply understand entropy and its foundational role in the thermodynamics of complex systems.
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