Statistical mechanical theory for nonequilibrium systems. X. Nonequilibrium phase transitions

The Journal of Chemical Physics
Phil Attard

Abstract

A general theory for the stability and coexistence of nonequilibrium phases is formulated. An integral formulation of the second entropy is given, the functional maximization of which yields nonlinear hydrodynamics. Rayleigh-Bénard convection is analyzed, and analytic approximations are obtained for the second entropy for conduction and for convection. Despite the simplicity of the model, coexistence is predicted for a Rayleigh number within 5% of the known value.

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Jul 13, 2006·The Journal of Physical Chemistry. a·John Ross, Marcel O Vlad
Dec 15, 2006·The Journal of Chemical Physics·Phil Attard

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Mar 25, 2014·The Journal of Chemical Physics·Tongchuan Suo, Mark D Whitmore

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