Elements of Statistical Mechanics: With an Introduction to Quantum Field Theory and Numerical Simulation

Sachs, Ivo; Sen, Siddhartha; Sexton, James

ISBN 10: 0511755627 ISBN 13: 9780511755620

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

This is a concise introduction to the key concepts and tools of modern statistical mechanics. Self-contained, it combines analytical and numerical techniques, and also covers advanced topics such as non-relativistic quantum field theory. After introducing classical analytical techniques, the authors present important numerical methods and a diverse range of applications. Quantum statistical mechanics is analysed then applied to topics in astrophysics and cosmology. Combining the authors' many years' experience of teaching courses in this area, this textbook is ideal for advanced students in physics, chemistry and mathematics.

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About the Author

I. Sachs is Professor of Physics at the Department of Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat (LMU), Munchen, Germany. S. Sen is the Deputy Director of the Hamilton Mathematics Institute Trinity College, Dublin and coauthor of Nash & Sen, Topology and Geometry for Physicists (ISBN 0125140819) J. C. Sexton is Director of High Performance Computing and also Associate Professor at the Department of Pure and Applied Mathematics at Trinity College, Dublin.

Review

"It is a well-written book, providing general information and stimulating discussions on different and relevant topics in many-particle physical systems. In this sense it constitutes a short and introductory guide to many subjects which may be of interest for undergraduate and postgraduate students in physics, a purpose clearly established in the preface."
Marco Corgini, Mathematical Reviews

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0511755627
• ISBN 13: 9780511755620
• Binding: Printed Access Code