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Introduction to Statistical Physics
Silvio Salinas
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Description for Introduction to Statistical Physics
Hardcover. Covers the basic principles of statistical physics and thermodynamics. After reviewing the basics probability theory, this book addresses the standard topics of statistical physics, and introduces phase transitions, critical phenomena and non-equilibrium phenomena. Series: Graduate Texts in Contemporary Physics. Num Pages: 390 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PHS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
Intended for beginning graduate students or advanced undergraduates, this text covers the statistical basis of equilibrium thermodynamics, both classical and quantum, including examples from solid-state physics. It also treats some topics of more recent interest such as phase transitions and non-equilibrium phenomena. The approach to equilibrium statistical mechanics is based on the Gibbs microcanonical ensemble. The presentation introduces modern ideas, such as the thermodynamic limit and the equivalence of ensembles, and uses simple models (ideal gas, Einstein solid, ideal paramagnet) to make the mathematical ideas clear. Frequently used mathematical methods are reviewed in an appendix. The book begins with a ... Read more
Intended for beginning graduate students or advanced undergraduates, this text covers the statistical basis of equilibrium thermodynamics, both classical and quantum, including examples from solid-state physics. It also treats some topics of more recent interest such as phase transitions and non-equilibrium phenomena. The approach to equilibrium statistical mechanics is based on the Gibbs microcanonical ensemble. The presentation introduces modern ideas, such as the thermodynamic limit and the equivalence of ensembles, and uses simple models (ideal gas, Einstein solid, ideal paramagnet) to make the mathematical ideas clear. Frequently used mathematical methods are reviewed in an appendix. The book begins with a ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
390
Condition
New
Series
Graduate Texts in Contemporary Physics
Number of Pages
378
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387951195
SKU
V9780387951195
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Reviews for Introduction to Statistical Physics
From the reviews: It is written in an informal, physics type style, but presents precise and well explained arguments. The list of references is well chosen and contains comments which facilitate further readings.
Zentralblatt Math "This book is addressed to physics students at the senior undergraduate or beginning graduate level. As such, it emphasizes ... Read more
Zentralblatt Math "This book is addressed to physics students at the senior undergraduate or beginning graduate level. As such, it emphasizes ... Read more