Quantum Statistical Mechanics Equilibrium and Non-Equilibrium Theory From First Principles

Klappentext This book establishes the foundations of non-equilibrium quantum statistical mechanics in order to support students and academics in developing and building their understanding. The formal theory is derived from first principles by mathematical analysis, with concrete physical interpretations and worked examples throughout. It explains the central role of entropy; its relation to the probability operator and the generalisation to transitions, as well as providing first principles derivation of the von Neumann trace form, the Maxwell-Boltzmann form and the Schrödinger equation. Zusammenfassung This book establishes the foundations of non-equilibrium quantum statistical mechanics in order to support students and academics in developing and building their understanding. The formal theory and key equations are derived from first principles by mathematical analysis, with concrete physical interpretations and worked examples throughout.

Product details

• Authors: Phil Attard, Phil (University of Sydney Attard
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 29.10.2015
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Atomic physics, nuclear physics
• EAN: 9780750311892
• ISBN: 978-0-7503-1189-2
• Pages: 252
• Series: Iop Expanding Physics
• Subjects: Science, Nanowissenschaften, SCIENCE / Physics / Condensed Matter, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Nanotechnology & MEMS, SCIENCE / Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Condensed matter physics (liquid state and solid state physics)