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Path Integrals For Stochastic Processes: An Introduction

By: Horacio Sergio Wio

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Path Integrals For Stochastic Processes: An Introduction

By: Horacio Sergio Wio

This book provides an introductory albeit solid presentation of path integration techniques as applied to the field of stochastic processes. The subject began with the work of Wiener during the 1920's, corresponding to a sum over random trajectories, anticipating by two decades Feynman's famous work on the path integral representation of quantum mechanics. However, the true trigger for the application of these techniques within nonequilibrium statistical mechanics and stochastic processes was the work of Onsager and Machlup in the early 1950's. The last quarter of the 20th century has witnessed a growing interest in this technique and its application in several branches of research, even outside physics (for instance, in economy).The aim of this book is to offer a brief but complete presentation of the path integral approach to stochastic processes. It could be used as an advanced textbook for graduate students and even ambitious undergraduates in physics. It describes how to apply these techniques for both Markov and non-Markov processes. The path expansion (or semiclassical approximation) is discussed and adapted to the stochastic context. Also, some examples of nonlinear transformations and some applications are discussed, as well as examples of rather unusual applications. An extensive bibliography is included. The book is detailed enough to capture the interest of the curious reader, and complete enough to provide a solid background to explore the research literature and start exploiting the learned material in real situations. remove /a

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9814449059

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Introduction To Stochastic Processes And Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics, An (Revised Edition)

By: Horacio Sergio Wio,Roberto R Deza,Juan M Lopez

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Introduction To Stochastic Processes And Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics, An (Revised Edition)

By: Horacio Sergio Wio,Roberto R Deza,Juan M Lopez

This book aims to provide a compact and unified introduction to the most important aspects in the physics of non-equilibrium systems. It first introduces stochastic processes and some modern tools and concepts that have proved their usefulness to deal with non-equilibrium systems from a purely probabilistic angle. The aim is to show the important role played by fluctuations in far-from-equilibrium situations, where noise can promote order and organization, switching among non-equilibrium states, etc. The second part adopts a more historical perspective, retracing the first steps taken from the purely thermodynamic as well as from the kinetic points of view to depart (albeit slightly) from equilibrium. The third part revisits the path outlined in the first one, but now undertakes the mesoscopic description of extended systems, where new phenomena (patterns, long-range correlations, scaling far from equilibrium, etc.) are observed.This book is a revised and extended version of an earlier edition published in 1994. It includes topics of current research interest in far-from-equilibrium situations like noise-induced phenomena and free energy-like functionals, surface growth and roughening, etc. It can be used as an advanced textbook by graduate students in physics. It also covers topics of current interest in other disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches in engineering, biophysics, and economics, among others. The level of detail in the book is enough to capture the interest of the reader and facilitate the path to more learning by exploring the modern research literature provided. At the same time, the book is also complete enough to be self-contained for those readers who just need an overview of the subject.

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9814434639

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An Introduction To Stochastic Processes And Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics

By: Horacio Sergio Wio

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An Introduction To Stochastic Processes And Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics

By: Horacio Sergio Wio

The purpose of this textbook is to bring together, in a self-contained introductory form, the scattered material in the field of stochastic processes and statistical physics. It offers the opportunity of being acquainted with stochastic, kinetic and nonequilibrium processes. Although the research techniques in these areas have become standard procedures, they are not usually taught in the normal courses on statistical physics. For students of physics in their last year and graduate students who wish to gain an invaluable introduction on the above subjects, this book is a necessary tool.

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Path Integrals For Stochastic Processes: An Introduction

Path Integrals For Stochastic Processes: An Introduction

Introduction To Stochastic Processes And Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics, An (Revised Edition)

Introduction To Stochastic Processes And Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics, An (Revised Edition)

An Introduction To Stochastic Processes And Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics

An Introduction To Stochastic Processes And Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics

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