Author: Roger Bowley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780191992247
Category : Quantum statistics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work explains the ideas and techniques of statistical mechanics - the theory of condensed matter - in a simple and progressive way.
Introductory Statistical Mechanics
Author: Roger Bowley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780191992247
Category : Quantum statistics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work explains the ideas and techniques of statistical mechanics - the theory of condensed matter - in a simple and progressive way.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780191992247
Category : Quantum statistics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work explains the ideas and techniques of statistical mechanics - the theory of condensed matter - in a simple and progressive way.
States of Matter
Author: David L. Goodstein
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486795519
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students of physics, this uniquely comprehensive overview provides a rigorous, integrated treatment of physical principles and techniques related to gases, liquids, solids, and their phase transitions. 1975 edition.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486795519
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students of physics, this uniquely comprehensive overview provides a rigorous, integrated treatment of physical principles and techniques related to gases, liquids, solids, and their phase transitions. 1975 edition.
Introductory Statistical Mechanics for Physicists
Author: D. K. C. MacDonald
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486453235
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
This concise introduction is geared toward those concerned with solid state or low temperature physics. It presents the principles with simplicity and clarity, reviewing issues of critical interest. 1963 edition.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486453235
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
This concise introduction is geared toward those concerned with solid state or low temperature physics. It presents the principles with simplicity and clarity, reviewing issues of critical interest. 1963 edition.
Thermodynamics and Introductory Statistical Mechanics
Author: Bruno Linder
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471681741
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
In this clear and concise introduction to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics the reader, who will have some previous exposure to thermodynamics, will be guided through each of the two disciplines separately initially to provide an in-depth understanding of the area and thereafter the connection between the two is presented and discussed. In addition, mathematical techniques are introduced at appropriate times, highlighting such use as: exact and inexact differentials, partial derivatives, Caratheodory's theorem, Legendre transformation, and combinatory analysis. * Emphasis is placed equally on fundamentals and applications * Several problems are included
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471681741
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
In this clear and concise introduction to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics the reader, who will have some previous exposure to thermodynamics, will be guided through each of the two disciplines separately initially to provide an in-depth understanding of the area and thereafter the connection between the two is presented and discussed. In addition, mathematical techniques are introduced at appropriate times, highlighting such use as: exact and inexact differentials, partial derivatives, Caratheodory's theorem, Legendre transformation, and combinatory analysis. * Emphasis is placed equally on fundamentals and applications * Several problems are included
Statistical Mechanics
Author: B. Widom
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521009669
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
This book is an introduction to statistical mechanics, intended for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521009669
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
This book is an introduction to statistical mechanics, intended for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students.
An Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Author: Robert H. Swendsen
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191627461
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
This text presents the two complementary aspects of thermal physics as an integrated theory of the properties of matter. Conceptual understanding is promoted by thorough development of basic concepts. In contrast to many texts, statistical mechanics, including discussion of the required probability theory, is presented first. This provides a statistical foundation for the concept of entropy, which is central to thermal physics. A unique feature of the book is the development of entropy based on Boltzmann's 1877 definition; this avoids contradictions or ad hoc corrections found in other texts. Detailed fundamentals provide a natural grounding for advanced topics, such as black-body radiation and quantum gases. An extensive set of problems (solutions are available for lecturers through the OUP website), many including explicit computations, advance the core content by probing essential concepts. The text is designed for a two-semester undergraduate course but can be adapted for one-semester courses emphasizing either aspect of thermal physics. It is also suitable for graduate study.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191627461
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
This text presents the two complementary aspects of thermal physics as an integrated theory of the properties of matter. Conceptual understanding is promoted by thorough development of basic concepts. In contrast to many texts, statistical mechanics, including discussion of the required probability theory, is presented first. This provides a statistical foundation for the concept of entropy, which is central to thermal physics. A unique feature of the book is the development of entropy based on Boltzmann's 1877 definition; this avoids contradictions or ad hoc corrections found in other texts. Detailed fundamentals provide a natural grounding for advanced topics, such as black-body radiation and quantum gases. An extensive set of problems (solutions are available for lecturers through the OUP website), many including explicit computations, advance the core content by probing essential concepts. The text is designed for a two-semester undergraduate course but can be adapted for one-semester courses emphasizing either aspect of thermal physics. It is also suitable for graduate study.
An Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics
Author: Terrell L. Hill
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486130908
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
Four-part treatment covers principles of quantum statistical mechanics, systems composed of independent molecules or other independent subsystems, and systems of interacting molecules, concluding with a consideration of quantum statistics.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486130908
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
Four-part treatment covers principles of quantum statistical mechanics, systems composed of independent molecules or other independent subsystems, and systems of interacting molecules, concluding with a consideration of quantum statistics.
Statistical Mechanics
Author: A. J. Berlinsky
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030281876
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 609
Book Description
In a comprehensive treatment of Statistical Mechanics from thermodynamics through the renormalization group, this book serves as the core text for a full-year graduate course in statistical mechanics at either the Masters or Ph.D. level. Each chapter contains numerous exercises, and several chapters treat special topics which can be used as the basis for student projects. The concept of scaling is introduced early and used extensively throughout the text. At the heart of the book is an extensive treatment of mean field theory, from the simplest decoupling approach, through the density matrix formalism, to self-consistent classical and quantum field theory as well as exact solutions on the Cayley tree. Proceeding beyond mean field theory, the book discusses exact mappings involving Potts models, percolation, self-avoiding walks and quenched randomness, connecting various athermal and thermal models. Computational methods such as series expansions and Monte Carlo simulations are discussed, along with exact solutions to the 1D quantum and 2D classical Ising models. The renormalization group formalism is developed, starting from real-space RG and proceeding through a detailed treatment of Wilson’s epsilon expansion. Finally the subject of Kosterlitz-Thouless systems is introduced from a historical perspective and then treated by methods due to Anderson, Kosterlitz, Thouless and Young. Altogether, this comprehensive, up-to-date, and engaging text offers an ideal package for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses or for use in self study.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030281876
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 609
Book Description
In a comprehensive treatment of Statistical Mechanics from thermodynamics through the renormalization group, this book serves as the core text for a full-year graduate course in statistical mechanics at either the Masters or Ph.D. level. Each chapter contains numerous exercises, and several chapters treat special topics which can be used as the basis for student projects. The concept of scaling is introduced early and used extensively throughout the text. At the heart of the book is an extensive treatment of mean field theory, from the simplest decoupling approach, through the density matrix formalism, to self-consistent classical and quantum field theory as well as exact solutions on the Cayley tree. Proceeding beyond mean field theory, the book discusses exact mappings involving Potts models, percolation, self-avoiding walks and quenched randomness, connecting various athermal and thermal models. Computational methods such as series expansions and Monte Carlo simulations are discussed, along with exact solutions to the 1D quantum and 2D classical Ising models. The renormalization group formalism is developed, starting from real-space RG and proceeding through a detailed treatment of Wilson’s epsilon expansion. Finally the subject of Kosterlitz-Thouless systems is introduced from a historical perspective and then treated by methods due to Anderson, Kosterlitz, Thouless and Young. Altogether, this comprehensive, up-to-date, and engaging text offers an ideal package for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses or for use in self study.
Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Author: Keith Stowe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
An introductory textbook using the statistical approach for covering classical and quantum statistics and classical thermodynamics, geared for undergraduates majoring in physics. Develops fundamental concepts carefully and deliberately. Frequent use is made of summaries, shaded for ease of identification and placed strategically throughout the text for first-time student involvement in concepts. Includes over 400 homework problems as an aid in student understanding.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
An introductory textbook using the statistical approach for covering classical and quantum statistics and classical thermodynamics, geared for undergraduates majoring in physics. Develops fundamental concepts carefully and deliberately. Frequent use is made of summaries, shaded for ease of identification and placed strategically throughout the text for first-time student involvement in concepts. Includes over 400 homework problems as an aid in student understanding.
Introduction to Statistical Physics
Author: Kerson Huang
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1420055763
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Statistical physics is a core component of most undergraduate (and some post-graduate) physics degree courses. It is primarily concerned with the behavior of matter in bulk-from boiling water to the superconductivity of metals. Ultimately, it seeks to uncover the laws governing random processes, such as the snow on your TV screen. This essential new textbook guides the reader quickly and critically through a statistical view of the physical world, including a wide range of physical applications to illustrate the methodology. It moves from basic examples to more advanced topics, such as broken symmetry and the Bose-Einstein equation. To accompany the text, the author, a renowned expert in the field, has written a Solutions Manual/Instructor's Guide, available free of charge to lecturers who adopt this book for their courses. Introduction to Statistical Physics will appeal to students and researchers in physics, applied mathematics and statistics.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1420055763
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Statistical physics is a core component of most undergraduate (and some post-graduate) physics degree courses. It is primarily concerned with the behavior of matter in bulk-from boiling water to the superconductivity of metals. Ultimately, it seeks to uncover the laws governing random processes, such as the snow on your TV screen. This essential new textbook guides the reader quickly and critically through a statistical view of the physical world, including a wide range of physical applications to illustrate the methodology. It moves from basic examples to more advanced topics, such as broken symmetry and the Bose-Einstein equation. To accompany the text, the author, a renowned expert in the field, has written a Solutions Manual/Instructor's Guide, available free of charge to lecturers who adopt this book for their courses. Introduction to Statistical Physics will appeal to students and researchers in physics, applied mathematics and statistics.