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This textbook offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to statistical physics, one of the core components of advanced undergraduate physics courses. It follows on naturally from the previous volumes in this series, using methods of probability theory and statistics to solve physical problems. The first part of the book gives a detailed overview on classical statistical physics and introduces all mathematical tools needed. The second part of the book covers topics related to quantized states, gives a thorough introduction to quantum statistics, followed by a concise treatment of quantum gases.
Ideally suited to undergraduate students with some grounding in quantum mechanics, the book is enhanced throughout with learning features such as boxed inserts and chapter summaries, with key mathematical derivations highlighted to aid understanding. The text is supported by numerous worked examples and end of chapter problem sets.
About the Theoretical Physics series
Translated from the renowned and highly successful German editions, the eight volumes of this series cover the complete core curriculum of theoretical physics at undergraduate level. Each volume is self-contained and provides all the material necessary for the individual course topic. Numerous problems with detailed solutions support a deeper understanding. Wolfgang Nolting is famous for his refined didactical style and has been referred to as the "German Feynman" in reviews.
List of contents
Classical statistical physics.- Quantum statistics.- Quantum gases.- Phase transitions.- Solutions of the exercises.
About the author
Prof. Dr Wolfgang Nolting is an emeritus professor of physics of the German Humboldt University in Berlin, whose research interests span solid state physics and magnetism. He has over 40 years of teaching experience at various institutions including the University of Münster, ETH Zürich, the University of Würzburg and the Universidad de Valladolid in Spain. His acclaimed German textbook series on Theoretical Physics has now attained the rank of a standard work in physics education.
Summary
Combines unique treatment of classical statistical physics with quantum statistics
Offers detailed explanations of the solutions to numerous problems
Reflects the author's 40 years of teaching experience
Belongs to a multi-volume introduction to theoretical physics, in which one renowned textbook author covers the complete curriculum
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“This theoretical physics book is the 5th volume of the nine ones which drive a basic course of theoretical physics involving classical mechanics, analytical mechanics, electrodynamics, special relativity, and the purpose of which is to provide an integrated course of physics. … the book fully achieves its purpose. It is a theoretical book for applied physicists … . It is truly an excellent textbook.” (Guy Jumarie, zbMATH 1398.82002, 2018)
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"This theoretical physics book is the 5th volume of the nine ones which drive a basic course of theoretical physics involving classical mechanics, analytical mechanics, electrodynamics, special relativity, and the purpose of which is to provide an integrated course of physics. ... the book fully achieves its purpose. It is a theoretical book for applied physicists ... . It is truly an excellent textbook." (Guy Jumarie, zbMATH 1398.82002, 2018)
