Statistical Physics: Including Applications to Condensed Matter Contributor(s): Hermann, Claudine (Author) |
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ISBN: 1441919805 ISBN-13: 9781441919809 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Mechanics - General - Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - General - Science | Physics - Condensed Matter |
Dewey: 530.13 |
Physical Information: 0.62" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.93 lbs) 278 pages |
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Publisher Description: Statistical Physics bridges the properties of a macroscopic system and the microscopic behavior of its constituting particles, otherwise impossible due to the giant magnitude of Avogadro's number. Numerous systems of today's key technologies - such as semiconductors or lasers - are macroscopic quantum objects; only statistical physics allows for understanding their fundamentals. Therefore, this graduate text also focuses on particular applications such as the properties of electrons in solids with applications, and radiation thermodynamics and the greenhouse effect. |