Statistical Mechanics of Elasticity

J.H. Weiner

438 pages, parution le 03/03/2003

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Résumé

An advanced treatment of elasticity from the atomistic viewpoint, this volume is a conveniently self-contained text. It offers a detailed development of the general principles of statistical mechanics, culminating in a focus on the application of the principles to the elastic behavior of solids. The first part is based solely on classical mechanics, starting with an overview of thermoelasticity from the continuum viewpoint. The principles of classical statistical mechanics are subsequently developed and applied to the thermoelastic behavior of both crystalline and polymeric solids. The second part is based on quantum mechanics, exploring their role in interatomic force laws, the manner in which quantum statistical effects modify the low-temperature mechanical behavior of solids, and the nature of quantum effects on the rates of thermally activated processes. This text provides an alternative to the usual course in statistical mechanics, which emphasizes applications to gases, liquids, and electronic and magnetic phenomena. In keeping with the current emphasis on nanotechnology, which requires a consideration of atomic models, the text offers a sound knowledge of the important role of thermal motion of atoms. Graduate students of physics and chemistry will appreciate the treatment of the basic principles of classical statistical mechanics and quantum statistical mechanics; polymer physicists will find the discussion of curvilinear coordinates, geometric constraints, and the distinction between rigid and flexible polymer models of particular interest.

Contents

PART ONE: CLASSICAL THEORY
Thermoelasticity from the Continuum Viewpoint
Concepts of Classical Statistical Mechanics
Corresponding Concepts in Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Crystal Elasticity
Rubber Elasticity, I
Rubber Elasticity, II
Addendum: Atomic View of Stress in Polymer Systems Rate Theory in Solids
PART TWO: QUANTUM THEORY
Basic Concepts of Quantum Mechanics
Interatomic Interactions
Quantum Statistical Effects

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Dover
Auteur(s)	J.H. Weiner
Parution	03/03/2003
Nb. de pages	438
Format	13,5 x 21,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	515g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780486422602
ISBN13	978-0-486-42260-2