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Statistical Mechanics in a Nutshell
Luca Peliti
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Description for Statistical Mechanics in a Nutshell
Hardback. Statistical mechanics is one of the most important areas of physics, and it also has applications to subjects as diverse as economics, social behavior, algorithmic theory, and evolutionary biology. This bokk introduces important developments in classical statistical mechanics, and guides readers to the very threshold of research. Series: In a Nutshell. Num Pages: 416 pages, 74 line illus. 6 tables. BIC Classification: PHD; PHQ; PHS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 262 x 188 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1042.
Statistical mechanics is one of the most exciting areas of physics today, and it also has applications to subjects as diverse as economics, social behavior, algorithmic theory, and evolutionary biology. Statistical Mechanics in a Nutshell offers the most concise, self-contained introduction to this rapidly developing field. Requiring only a background in elementary calculus and elementary mechanics, this book starts with the basics, introduces the most important developments in classical statistical mechanics over the last thirty years, and guides readers to the very threshold of today's cutting-edge research. Statistical Mechanics in a Nutshell zeroes in on the most relevant and promising ... Read more
Statistical mechanics is one of the most exciting areas of physics today, and it also has applications to subjects as diverse as economics, social behavior, algorithmic theory, and evolutionary biology. Statistical Mechanics in a Nutshell offers the most concise, self-contained introduction to this rapidly developing field. Requiring only a background in elementary calculus and elementary mechanics, this book starts with the basics, introduces the most important developments in classical statistical mechanics over the last thirty years, and guides readers to the very threshold of today's cutting-edge research. Statistical Mechanics in a Nutshell zeroes in on the most relevant and promising ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
416
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Series
In a Nutshell
Condition
New
Weight
1042g
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691145297
SKU
V9780691145297
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About Luca Peliti
Luca Peliti is professor of statistical mechanics at the University of Naples Federico II in Italy. His books include "Biologically Inspired Physics".
Reviews for Statistical Mechanics in a Nutshell
"Unlike typical textbooks ... [Statistical Mechanics in a Nutshell] presents statistical mechanics as a more general theory with broader applications... A graduate student or researcher who wants to explore the applications of statistical mechanics would be very well served by this book."
Choice "Peliti's Statistical Mechanics in a Nutshell is a fantastic reference for those who know the subject, teach it, ... Read more
Choice "Peliti's Statistical Mechanics in a Nutshell is a fantastic reference for those who know the subject, teach it, ... Read more