Statistical Physics of Complex Systems: A Concise Introduction

The third edition of Statistical Physics of Complex Systems has been expanded to provide more examples of applications of statistical physics to the modeling of complex systems, such as avalanche dynamics, social agents, biological evolution, propagation phenomena, formal neural networks, and constraint satisfaction problems. It is accessible to a broad, non-specialized readership and covers topics such as non-conserved particles, evolutionary population dynamics, networks, properties of individual and coupled simple dynamical systems, and convergence theorems.

Format: Hardback
Length: 291 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This third edition of Statistical Physics of Complex Systems has undergone a significant expansion to offer a broader range of examples showcasing the application of statistical physics concepts and methods in modeling complex systems. The book now includes a plethora of applications, covering diverse areas such as avalanche dynamics in materials, models of social agents like road traffic or wealth distribution, the real-space aspects of biological evolution dynamics, propagation phenomena on complex networks, formal neural networks, and their connections to constraint satisfaction problems.

Designed for graduate students and non-specialists, this textbook provides a fundamental understanding of statistical physics and demonstrates its extensive reach across interdisciplinary fields, including selected aspects of theoretical modeling in biology and the social sciences. It delves into topics such as non-conserved particles, evolutionary population dynamics, networks, properties of individual and coupled simple dynamical systems, convergence theorems, and short appendices offering practical guidance on performing simple stochastic simulations in practice.

The book maintains its original spirit of accessibility, aiming to cater to a broad, non-specialized readership. The format is designed to be concise, modular, and self-contained, avoiding technicalities and jargon whenever possible. It is complemented by a wealth of worked-out examples, making it an invaluable resource for self-study or as a textbook for short courses.

By presenting these applications in a clear and concise manner, Statistical Physics of Complex Systems serves as a valuable tool for researchers, students, and practitioners seeking to gain insights into the complex behavior of systems and explore the potential of statistical physics in understanding and modeling these systems.

Weight: 616g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030799489
Edition number: 3rd ed. 2021