| Quantum Statistical Mechanics: Equilibrium and non-equilibrium theory from first principles Contributor(s): Attard, Phil (Author) |
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ISBN: 0750311894 ISBN-13: 9780750311892 Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing OUR PRICE: $151.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Nanoscience - Science | Physics - Condensed Matter |
| Dewey: 530.133 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 7.2" W x 10.2" (1.50 lbs) 249 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book establishes the foundations of non-equilibrium quantum statistical mechanics in order to support students and academics in developing and building their understanding. The formal theory is derived from first principles by mathematical analysis, with concrete physical interpretations and worked examples throughout. It explains the central role of entropy; it's relation to the probability operator and the generalisation to transitions, as well as providing first principles derivation of the von Neumann trace form, the Maxwell-Boltzmann form and the Schr odinger equation. |