ISSN:
0020-7608
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Theoretical, Physical and Computational Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
We briefly describe a nonclassical nonlinear thermodynamic theory with statistical foundations. This statistical approach is based on a generalization to arbitrary nonequilibrium conditions of the Gibbs ensemble algorithm, the so-called nonequilibrium statistical operator method, which can be considered to be encompassed within the scope of Jaynes' predictive statistical physics. This emerging formalism is used to provide a study of the technoindustrial process of thermal stereolithography (or infrared-laser-induced rapid prototyping). The experimental results are interpreted and the technical requirements fundamental for the success of the process are pointed out. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Int J Quant Chem 65: 277-285, 1997
Additional Material:
2 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
