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The theory of statistical mechanics is the best link we have between the imperceptible world of atoms and molecules and our common macroscopic experience. This textbook provides the fundamental rules and relationships of statistical mechanics.
List of contents
- 1: Fundamental postulates and definitions
- 2: Ideal systems, chemical and mass equilibrium
- 3: Linear response and Gaussian field theories
- 4: Phase transitions and symmetry breaking
- 5: Monte Carlo methods
- 6: Time dependence near equilibrium
- 7: Irreversibility and dynamical response
- 8: Chemical kinetics and rare events
- 9: Large deviations from equilibrium
- 10: Molecular dynamics simulations
About the author
David T. Limmer graduated from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in 2008 with a BS in chemical engineering. He received his Ph. D in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley in 2013, and was a fellow of the Princeton Center for Theoretical Chemistry from 2013 to 2016. He is currently Associate Professor in the Chemistry Department at the University of California, Berkeley. He is an Alfred P. Sloan fellow and Heising-Simons Fellow of the Kavli Foundation and won the Department of Energy Early Career Award in 2019. Dr Limmer is a Research Scientist in the Chemical and Material Sciences divisions of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Summary
The theory of statistical mechanics is the best link we have between the imperceptible world of atoms and molecules and our common macroscopic experience. This textbook provides the fundamental rules and relationships of statistical mechanics.
Additional text
This excellent introduction to the fundamental concepts of modern equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics is set to become a key reference in the field. The book stands out for its clear explanations, well-chosen topics, appealing illustrations, and many instructive exercises, making it especially useful for students.
