Self-Organization In Non-Equilibrium Systems
β Scribed by G. Nicolis, Ilya Prigogine
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Year
- 1977
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 504
- Edition
- First Edition
- Category
- Library
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π SIMILAR VOLUMES
<p>The study of fluctuations in statistical physics has a long history, and a general theory is well established, connecting fluctuations to response properties of equilibrium systems. Remarkably, this framework fails as soon as some current is flowing across the system, driving it out of equilibriu
''Friction induced instabilities can lead to vibrations, which are often undesirable (e.g., car brake squeal). On the other hand, they may be useful (e.g., music sound generation). New materials capable to resist wear and heal minor damage (self-healing) in themselves can be developed if the ability
<p>The synchronized flashing of fireflies at night. The spiraling patterns of an aggregating slime mold. The anastomosing network of army-ant trails. The coordinated movements of a school of fish. Researchers are finding in such patterns--phenomena that have fascinated naturalists for centuries--a f
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