Introduction to Non-equilibrium Physical Chemistry

Non-equilibrium Physical Chemistry from theoretical and experimental angle. It covers a wide spectrum of non-linear phenomena from a global perspective. , Chaos and complex growth, phenomena (fractals) in Physico-chemical systems.

Part I of the book deals with the phenomena in membranes (Thermo-osmosis, Electroosmotic) and continuous systems (Thermal diffusion, Soret effect) close to equilibrium. Experimental tests provide insight into the domain of Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics, which is the major tool for this region. Later developments in Extended Irreversible Thermodynamics and Non-equilibrium Molecular dynamics have been discussed in Appendix.

Part II deals with non-linear steady states and bifurcation is multistability, temporal and spatio-temporal oscillations (Chemical waves). Similarly Part II deals with more complex phenomena such as. Chaos and fractal growth occurring in very far from equilibrium region. Newer mathematical techniques for investigating the experimental phenomena.

Part IV deals with analogous non-equilibrium phenomena occurring in the real systems (Socio-political, Finance and Living systems etc.) for non-linear science and science of complexity.

Key Features:

- The book provides a critical account of theoretical studies on a non-equilibrium phenomenon from close to equilibrium to far equilibrium.
- Experimental studies have and the limitations.
- Impacts of the concept developed in non-equilibrium Physical Chemistry in sociology, economics and other social science and living systems has been discussed.

Preface
acknowledgments
Table of Contents

Part 1: Non-equilibrium steady states close to equilibrium

Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Basic Principles of Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics
Chapter 3. Applications to Typical Steady States Phenomena
Chapter 4. Electro-Osmotic Phenomena
Chapter 5. Non-Equilibrium Phenomena in Continuous Systems
Chapter 6. Electrophoresis and Sedimentation Potential
Appendix I. Domain of Validity of Gibbs Equation

Part 2: Non-linear steady states - Dessipative Structure (Time order and space order)

Chapter 7. Non-Linear Steady States
Chapter 8. Bifurcation Phenomenon and Multi-Stability
Chapter 9. Time Order - Chemical Oscillations
Chapter 10. Chemical Waves and Stationary Patterns

Part 3: Complex non-equilibrium phenomena far from equilibrium

Chapter 11. Dynamic Instability at Interfaces
Chapter 12. Complex Oscillations and Chaos
Chapter 13. Complex Pattern Formation

Part 4: Non-equilibrium phenomena in nature and society

Chapter 14. Social Dynamics, Economics and Finance
Chapter 15. Living Systems
Epilogue