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This revised edition of the classical book on Statistical Mechanics covers the basic concepts of equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical physics. In addition to equilibrium statistics and thermodynamics this book covers important elements of non-equilibrium phenomena.
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The completely revised new edition of the classical book on Statistical Mechanics covers the basic concepts of equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical physics. In addition to a deductive approach to equilibrium statistics and thermodynamics based on a single hypothesis - the form of the microcanonical density matrix - this book treats the most important elements of non-equilibrium phenomena. Intermediate calculations are presented in complete detail. Problems at the end of each chapter help students to consolidate their understanding of the material. Beyond the fundamentals, this text demonstrates the breadth of the field and its great variety of applications. Modern areas such as renormalization group theory, percolation, stochastic equations of motion and their applications to critical dynamics, kinetic theories, as well as fundamental considerations of irreversibility, are discussed. The text will be useful for advanced students of physics and other natural sciences; a basic knowledge of quantum mechanics is presumed.

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Unique and consistent mathematical treatise Deductive description of equilibrium statistics and thermodynamics Non-equilibrium statistics Offers all equations and deductions necessary Describes the broad area with applications including modern aspects Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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ISBN
9783540323433
Publisert
2006-06-13
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
Graduate, P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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Antall sider
18

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