Statistical Physics provides an introduction to the basic principles
of statistical mechanics. Statistical mechanics is one of the
fundamental branches of theoretical physics and chemistry, and deals
with many systems such as gases, liquids, solids, and even molecules
which have many atoms. The book consists of three parts. Part I gives
the principles, with elementary applications to noninteracting
systems. It begins with kinetic theory and discusses classical and
quantum systems in equilibrium and nonequilibrium. In Part II,
classical statistical mechanics is developed for interacting systems
in equilibrium and nonequilibrium. Finally, in Part III, quantum
statistics is presented to an extent which enables the reader to
proceed to advanced many-body theories. This book is written for a
one-year graduate course in statistical mechanics or a half-year
course followed by a half-year course on related subjects, such as
special topics and applications or elementary many-body theories.
Efforts are made such that discussions of each subject start with an
elementary level and end at an advanced level.
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ISBN
9781483274102
Publisert
2016
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Academic Press
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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