Author : Robert H. Swendsen
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 25,11 MB
Release : 2012-03
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0199646945
This text presents statistical mechanics and thermodynamics as a theoretically integrated field of study. It stresses deep coverage of fundamentals, providing a natural foundation for advanced topics. The large problem sets (with solutions for teachers) include many computational problems to advance student understanding.
Author : Keith Stowe
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,61 MB
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107694927
This introductory textbook for standard undergraduate courses in thermodynamics has been completely rewritten to explore a greater number of topics, more clearly and concisely. Starting with an overview of important quantum behaviours, the book teaches students how to calculate probabilities in order to provide a firm foundation for later chapters. It introduces the ideas of classical thermodynamics and explores them both in general and as they are applied to specific processes and interactions. The remainder of the book deals with statistical mechanics. Each topic ends with a boxed summary of ideas and results, and every chapter contains numerous homework problems, covering a broad range of difficulties. Answers are given to odd-numbered problems, and solutions to even-numbered problems are available to instructors at www.cambridge.org/9781107694927.
Author : Piero Olla
Publisher : Springer
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 30,18 MB
Release : 2014-08-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319061887
This textbook offers an advanced undergraduate or initial graduate level introduction to topics such as kinetic theory, equilibrium statistical mechanics and the theory of fluctuations from a modern perspective. The aim is to provide the reader with the necessary tools of probability theory and thermodynamics (especially the thermodynamic potentials) to enable subsequent study at advanced graduate level. At the same time, the book offers a bird's eye view on arguments that are often disregarded in the main curriculum courses. Further features include a focus on the interdisciplinary nature of the subject and in-depth discussion of alternative interpretations of the concept of entropy. While some familiarity with basic concepts of thermodynamics and probability theory is assumed, this does not extend beyond what is commonly obtained in basic undergraduate curriculum courses.
Author : Terrell L. Hill
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 12,42 MB
Release : 2012-06-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 0486130908
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.
Author : D. F. Lawden
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 48,17 MB
Release : 2013-01-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 0486152243
A thorough exploration of the universal principles of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, this volume takes an applications-oriented approach to a multitude of situations arising in physics and engineering. 1987 edition.
Author : Walter Greiner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 27,29 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 1461208270
From the reviews: "This book excels by its variety of modern examples in solid state physics, magnetism, elementary particle physics [...] I can recommend it strongly as a valuable source, especially to those who are teaching basic statistical physics at our universities." Physicalia
Author : Richard Fitzpatrick
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 38,78 MB
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9811223378
This book provides a comprehensive exposition of the theory of equilibrium thermodynamics and statistical mechanics at a level suitable for well-prepared undergraduate students. The fundamental message of the book is that all results in equilibrium thermodynamics and statistical mechanics follow from a single unprovable axiom — namely, the principle of equal a priori probabilities — combined with elementary probability theory, elementary classical mechanics, and elementary quantum mechanics.
Author : David L. Goodstein
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 21,56 MB
Release : 2014-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0486795519
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.
Author : Bruno Linder
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 15,2 MB
Release : 2004-10-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 0471681741
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
Author : Keith Stowe
Publisher :
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 28,17 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Science
ISBN :
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.
