Problems on Statistical Mechanics (Graduate Student Series in Physics)

Dalvit, D.A.R, Frastai, J, Lawrie, Ian

ISBN 10: 0750305207 / ISBN 13: 9780750305204

Published by Taylor & Francis, 1999

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Problems on Statistical Mechanics (Graduate Student Series in Physics)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750305207
• ISBN 13: 9780750305204
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

A thorough understanding of statistical mechanics depends strongly on the insights and manipulative skills that are acquired through the solving of problems. Problems on Statistical Mechanics provides over 120 problems with model solutions, illustrating both basic principles and applications that range from solid-state physics to cosmology. An introductory chapter provides a summary of the basic concepts and results that are needed to tackle the problems, and also serves to establish the notation that is used throughout the book. The problems themselves occupy five chapters, progressing from the simpler aspects of thermodynamics and equilibrium statistical ensembles to the more challenging ideas associated with strongly interacting systems and nonequilibrium processes. Comprehensive solutions to all of the problems are designed to illustrate efficient and elegant problem-solving techniques. Where appropriate, the authors incorporate extended discussions of the points of principle that arise in the course of the solutions. The appendix provides useful mathematical formulae.

Review

The best way to learn a skill is by active practice. This wonderful collection of statistical mechanics problems, compiled by the trio, supplies a host of interesting questions and carefully worked-out solutions. Anyone with a basic background in statistical mechanics and thermodynamics can pick up the book and start practice sessions.
- Henrik Jeldtoft Jensen, Mathematics, Physics and Engineering