Ebook: Statistical Physics I: Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics

Statistical Physics I discusses the fundamentals of equilibrium statistical mechanics, focusing on basic physical aspects. No previous knowledge of thermodynamics or the molecular theory of gases is assumed. Illustrative examples based on simple materials and photon systems elucidate the central ideas and methods.

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Statistical Physics I discusses the fundamentals of equilibrium statistical mechanics, focusing on basic physical aspects. No previous knowledge of thermodynamics or the molecular theory of gases is assumed. Illustrative examples based on simple materials and photon systems elucidate the central ideas and methods.

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Statistical Physics I discusses the fundamentals of equilibrium statistical mechanics, focusing on basic physical aspects. No previous knowledge of thermodynamics or the molecular theory of gases is assumed. Illustrative examples based on simple materials and photon systems elucidate the central ideas and methods.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XVI
General Preliminaries....Pages 1-26
Outlines of Statistical Mechanics....Pages 27-67
Applications....Pages 69-111
Phase Transitions....Pages 113-168
Ergodic Problems....Pages 169-240
Back Matter....Pages 241-255

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Statistical Physics I discusses the fundamentals of equilibrium statistical mechanics, focusing on basic physical aspects. No previous knowledge of thermodynamics or the molecular theory of gases is assumed. Illustrative examples based on simple materials and photon systems elucidate the central ideas and methods.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XVI
General Preliminaries....Pages 1-26
Outlines of Statistical Mechanics....Pages 27-67
Applications....Pages 69-111
Phase Transitions....Pages 113-168
Ergodic Problems....Pages 169-240
Back Matter....Pages 241-255
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