From Microphysics to Macrophysics: Methods and Applications of Statistical Physics. Volume I - Couverture souple

Balian, Roger

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3540454691 ISBN 13 : 9783540454694

Editeur : Springer, 2006

Synopsis

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 accommodates the many requests to make this widely used and often cited classical text available again.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This popular, often cited text returns in a softcover edition to provide a thorough introduction to statistical physics and thermodynamics, and to exhibit the universal chain of ideas leading from the laws of microphysics to the macroscopic behaviour of matter.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3540454691
• ISBN 13: 9783540454694
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 488
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