Nonequilibrium and Irreversibility

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Focusing on the properties of stationary states in chaotic systems, this book explores time-invariant distributions relevant to physics, drawing on historical analyses of foundational figures like Boltzmann, Clausius, and Maxwell. It emphasizes the "chaotic hypothesis," extending classical ergodic theory to non-equilibrium phenomena, and provides a fresh interpretation of SRB measures. The author links statistical mechanics with chaotic systems and presents current research, making it accessible for advanced students through heuristic proofs and detailed references, while maintaining a historical perspective.