| From Microphysics to Macrophysics: Methods and Applications of Statistical Physics. Volume I Contributor(s): Balian, Roger (Author), Haar, Dirk (Translator), Gregg, John F. (Translator) |
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ISBN: 3540454691 ISBN-13: 9783540454694 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $80.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2006 Annotation: 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 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Mechanics - Thermodynamics - Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - General - Science | Physics - Condensed Matter |
| Dewey: 530.13 |
| Series: Theoretical and Mathematical Physics |
| Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.49 lbs) 465 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This popular, often cited text returns in a softcover edition to provide a thorough introduction to statistical physics and thermodynamics, and to exhibit the universality of the chain of ideas leading from the laws of microphysics to the macroscopic behaviour of matter. A wide range of applications illustrates the concepts, and many exercises reinforce understanding. Volume I discusses 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 dilute and condensed gases, and to phase transitions. |
