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Statistical Mechanics: Entropy, Order Parameters and Complexity (Oxford Master Series in Physics) - Softcover

Sethna, James P.

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9780198566779: Statistical Mechanics: Entropy, Order Parameters and Complexity (Oxford Master Series in Physics)

Synopsis

Sethna's book distills the core ideas of statistical mechanics to make room for new advances important to information theory, complexity, and modern biology. Aimed at advanced undergraduates and early graduate students, Sethna's text explores everything from chaos through information theory to life at the end of the universe.

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About the Author

Prof. James P. Sethna is Professor of Physics, Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.

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