Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics Contributor(s): Jackson, E. Atlee (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486411850 ISBN-13: 9780486411859 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $11.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2000 Annotation: Elementary introduction covers classical and quantum methodology for open and closed systems. Key features include an elementary introduction to probability, distribution functions, and uncertainty; a review of the concept and significance of energy; a discussion of various models of physical systems; and partial solutions to all numerical problems. 1968 edition. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Mechanics - General - Science | Physics - General |
Dewey: 530.132 |
LCCN: 99087129 |
Series: Dover Books on Physics |
Physical Information: 0.67" H x 5.54" W x 8.45" (0.58 lbs) 272 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Ideal as an elementary introduction to equilibrium statistical mechanics, this volume covers both classical and quantum methodology for open and closed systems. Introductory chapters familiarize readers with probability and microscopic models of systems, while additional chapters describe the general derivation of the fundamental statistical mechanics relationships. The final chapter contains 16 sections, each dealing with a different application, ordered according to complexity, from classical through degenerate quantum statistical mechanics. Key features include an elementary introduction to probability, distribution, functions, and uncertainty prior to a discussion of statistical mechanics; a review of the concept and significance of energy, together with a discussion of various models of physical systems. A series of appendixes contains helpful information on Gaussian integrals, the error function, the entropy constant, solutions to problems, and other subjects. |