Non-equilibrium statistical mechanics: a solvable model
Statistical Mechanics
2009-11-13 v1
Abstract
A two-temperature linear spin model is presented that allows an easily understandable introduction to non-equilibrium statistical physics. The model is one that includes the concepts that are typical of more realistic non-equilibrium models but that allows straightforward steady state solutions and, for small systems, development of the full time dependence for configuration probabilities. The model is easily accessible to upper-level undergraduate students, and also provides a good check for computer models of larger systems.
Cite
@article{arxiv.0812.1956,
title = {Non-equilibrium statistical mechanics: a solvable model},
author = {I. Mazilu and H. T. Williams},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0812.1956},
year = {2009}
}