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The book presents a unified conceptual approach to the core principles of equilibrium and nonequilibrium thermodynamics. Emphasizing the concept of universality at the mesoscale, this authoritative textbook provides the knowledge required for understanding and utilizing mesoscopic phenomena in a wide range of new and emerging technologies. Divided into two parts, Mesoscopic Thermodynamics for Scientists and Engineers opens with a concise summary of classical thermodynamics and nonequilibrium thermodynamics, followed by a detailed description of fluctuations and local (spatially-dependent) properties. Part II presents a universal approach to specific meso-heterogeneous systems, illustrated by numerous examples from experimental and computational studies that align with contemporary research and engineering practice.

Thermodynamics. --- Mesoscopic phenomena (Physics) --- Phase transformations (Statistical physics) --- Brownian movements. --- Phase transformations (Statistical physics) --- Fluctuations (Physics) --- Thermodynamique. --- Systèmes mésoscopiques. --- Landau, Théorie de (transitions de phases) --- Mouvement brownien. --- Fluctuations (physique)