Statistical Mechanics

From First Principles to Macroscopic Phenomena

J. Woods Halley

296 pages, parution le 22/11/2006

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Résumé

Based on the author's graduate course taught over many years in several physics departments, this book takes a 'reductionist' view of statistical mechanics, while describing the main ideas and methods underlying its applications. It implicitly assumes that the physics of complex systems as observed is connected to fundamental physical laws represented at the molecular level by Newtonian mechanics or quantum mechanics.

Organised into three parts, the first section describes the fundamental principles of equilibrium statistical mechanics. The next section describes applications to phases of increasing density and order: gases, liquids and solids; it also treats phase transitions. The final section deals with dynamics, including a careful account of hydrodynamic theories and linear response theory.

This textbook is suitable for a one year graduate course in statistical mechanics for physicists, chemists and chemical engineers. Problems are included following each chapter, with solutions to selected problems provided.

Presents statistical mechanics as a tool to connect macroscopic physics, including thermodynamics, to the fundamental laws of physics
Extensive end of chapter problems illustrate key concepts, selected solutions are provided
Thorough treatment of the connection of large-scale dynamical theories to first principles

Sommaire

Foundations of Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics
- Classical distribution function
- Quantum mechanical density matrix
- Thermodynamics from statistical physics
- The semiclassical limit
States of Matter in Equilibrium Statistical Physics
- Perfect gases
- Imperfect gases
- Classical liquids
- Quantum liquids and magnetic systems
- Phase transitions, static properties
Dynamics
- Hydrodynamics and related continuum theories
- Stochastic models and dynamics of critical phenomena
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Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	J. Woods Halley
Parution	22/11/2006
Nb. de pages	296
Format	18 x 25
Couverture	Relié
Poids	735g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521825757
ISBN13	978-0-521-82575-7