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

Roger Balian

ISBN 10: 3540454691 / ISBN 13: 9783540454694

Published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2006

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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 accomodates the many requests to make this widely used and often cited classical text available again. Seller Inventory # 9783540454694

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Title: From Microphysics to Macrophysics : Methods ...

Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Taschenbuch

Condition: Neu

Edition: 2nd Edition

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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...

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