Nonequilibrium and Irreversibility

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Focusing on stationary states in chaotic systems, this book explores the properties of particles and fluids, emphasizing time-invariant distributions in physics. It uniquely combines historical analysis of foundational figures like Boltzmann, Clausius, and Maxwell with contemporary insights from numerical simulations. Central to the discussion is the "chaotic hypothesis," extending classical ergodic theory to non-equilibrium phenomena. The author connects historical literature with modern research, offering heuristic sketches of proofs to maintain clarity while avoiding excessive technical detail.