Table of Contents

1 Probability Operator and Statistical Averages
2 Examples and Applications: Equilibrium
3 Probability in Quantum Systems
4 Time Propagator for an Open Quantum System
5 Evolution of the Canonical Equilibrium System
6 Probability Operator for Non-Equilibrium Systems
A Probability Densities and the Statistical Average
B Stochastic State Transitions for a Non-Equilibrium System
C Entropy Eigenfunctions, State Transitions, and Phase Space

About the Author

Phil Attard is a research scientist working broadly in the areas of statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and colloid and surface science. He has held academic positions at various universities in Australia, Europe and North America, and he was a Professorial Research Fellow of the Australian Research Council. He has authored some 120 papers, 10 review articles and three books, with more than 5000 citations.