{pdf} Introduction to Non-equilibrium Physical Chemistry. Towards Complexity and Non-linear Science R.P. Rastogi (Auth.)

Content:
Preface, Pages xiii-xiv
Acknowledgments, Page xv
Chapter 1 – Introduction, Pages 1-7
Chapter 2 – Basic principles of non-equilibrium thermodynamics, Pages 11-25
Chapter 3 – Applications to typical steady-states phenomena, Pages 27-57
Chapter 4 – Electro-osmotic phenomena, Pages 59-79
Chapter 5 – Non-equilibrium phenomena in continuous systems, Pages 81-92
Chapter 6 – Electrophoresis and sedimentation potential, Pages 93-98
Chapter 7 – Non-linear steady states, Pages 101-117
Chapter 8 – Bifurcation phenomenon and multi-stability, Pages 119-138
Chapter 9 – Time order – chemical oscillations, Pages 139-164
Chapter 10 – Chemical waves and stationary patterns, Pages 165-186,I
Chapter 11 – Dynamic instability at interfaces, Pages 189-216
Chapter 12 – Complex oscillations and chaos, Pages 217-234,II-III
Chapter 13 – Complex pattern formation, Pages 235-269,IV-V
Chapter 14 – Social dynamics, economics and finance, Pages 273-295
Chapter 15 – Living Systems, Pages 297-314
Epilogue, Pages 315-319
Appendix I – Domain of validity of Gibbs equation, Pages 321-323
Appendix II – Extended irreversible thermodynamics, Pages 325-327
Appendix III – Non-equilibrium molecular dynamics, Pages 329-332
Index, Pages 333-335