The conceptual problems arising in the definition and measurement of temperature in non-
equilibrium states are discussed in this paper in situations where the local-equilibrium …

Our aim is to propose a theory which goes beyond the classical formulation of
thermodynamics. This is achieved by enlarging the space of basic independent variables …

Our time is characterized by an explosion of information and by an acceleration of
knowledge. A book cannot compete with the huge amount of data available on the Web …

Mesoscale drag modeling is the critical issue for the simulation of gas–solid two-phase
flows. This article reviews the physical origin of the drag force and the development of …

The maturation of nanotechnology has revealed it to be a unique and distinct discipline
rather than a specialization within a larger field. Its textbook cannot afford to be a chemistry …

This book deals with density, temperature, velocity and concentration fluctuations in fluids
and fluid mixtures. The book first reviews thermal fluctuations in equilibrium fluids on the …

The aim of this paper is twofold: the first aim is to formulate and validate a multi-scale
discrete Boltzmann method (DBM) based on density functional kinetic theory for thermal …

Concepts of everyday use such as energy, heat, and temperature have acquired a precise
meaning after the development of thermodynamics. Thermodynamics provides the basis for …

We derive the Markovian description for the nonequilibrium Brownian motion of a heated
nanoparticle in a simple solvent with a temperature-dependent viscosity. Our analytical …

The connection between brain and mind is an important scientific and philosophical
question that we are still far from completely understanding. A crucial point to our work is …