Kinetic Theory of Nonequilibrium Ensembles, Irreversible Thermodynamics, and Generalized Hydrodynamics

Focusing on irreversible thermodynamics, this book delves into nonlinear transport processes in gases and liquids, expanding classical hydrodynamics with a relativistic perspective. It emphasizes the necessity for relativistic theories to adhere to thermodynamic laws throughout their derivation from mechanical principles. The author constructs theories applicable to irreversible transport in fluids, relevant whether processes are near equilibrium or exhibit linear and nonlinear behaviors concerning macroscopic fluxes and thermodynamic forces.