Equilibrium and Non-Equilibrium Statistical Thermodynamics

Klappentext This graduate-level book presents a self-contained exposition of fundamental topics in modern equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistical thermodynamics. The text follows a balanced approach between the macroscopic (thermodynamic) and microscopic (statistical) points of view. One notable feature is the large number of problems. Simple applications are given in 71 exercises! while more elaborate challenges are contained in 47 problems! some of which are useful for student projects. Zusammenfassung This graduate-level text gives a self-contained exposition of fundamental topics in equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistical thermodynamics. The text follows a balanced approach between the macroscopic (thermodynamic) and microscopic (statistical) points of view. This advanced textbook will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in physics. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Thermodynamics; 2. Statistical entropy and Boltzmann distribution; 3. Canonical and grand canonical ensembles: applications; 4. Critical phenomena; 5. Quantum statistics; 6. Irreversible processes: macroscopic theory; 7. Numerical simulations; 8. Irreversible processes: kinetic theory; 9. Topics in non-equilibrium statistical mechanics; Appendices; References; Index.

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• Authors: G. George Batrouni, George Batrouni, Michel Le Bellac, Michel Mortessagne Le Bellac, Fabrice Mortessagne
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.04.2004
• EAN: 9780521821438
• ISBN: 978-0-521-82143-8
• No. of pages: 634
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 250 mm x 40 mm
• Series: Print on Demand
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Astronomy: general, reference works