From Microphysics to Macrophysics: Methods and Applications of Statistical Physics. Volume I (Theoretical and Mathematical Physics)

By Roger Balian

Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 465
Publication Date: 2006-11-15
Sales Rank: 760448
ISBN / ASIN: 3540454691
EAN: 9783540454694
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: Springer
Studio: Springer
Average Rating: 5

Book Description:

This text not only provides a thorough introduction to statistical physics and thermodynamics but also exhibits the universality of the chain of ideas that leads from the laws of microphysics to the macroscopic behaviour of matter. A wide range of applications teaches students how to make use of the freeduan.com concepts, and many exercises will help to deepen their understanding. Drawing on both quantum mechanics and classical physics, the book follows modern research in statistical physics.

Volume I discusses in detail the probabilistic description of quantum or classical systems, the Boltzmann-Gibbs distributions, the conservation laws, and the interpretation of entropy as missing information. Thermodynamics and electromagnetism in matter are dealt with, as well as applications to gases, both dilute and condensed, and to phase transitions.

This softcover edition accomodates the many requests to make this widely used and often cited classical text available again.

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