Statistical Physics (Student Physics Series)

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Statistical Physics (Student Physics Series)

In this revised and enlarged second edition of an established text Tony GuÃ©nault provides a clear and refreshingly readable introduction to statistical physics, an essential component of any first degree in physics. The treatment itself is self-contained and concentrates on an understanding of the physical ideas, without requiring a high level of mathematical sophistication. A straightforward quantum approach to statistical averaging is adopted from the outset (easier, the author believes, than the classical approach). The initial part of the book is geared towards explaining the equilibrium properties of a simple isolated assembly of particles. Thus, several important topics, for example an ideal spin-Â½ solid, can be discussed at an early stage. The treatment of gases gives full coverage to Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics. Towards the end of the book the student is introduced to a wider viewpoint and new chapters are included on chemical thermodynamics, interactions in, for example, liquid helium-3 and helium-4, and statistics under extreme conditions (superconductivity and astrophysical systems).
Country USA
Brand Springer
Manufacturer Springer
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2007-11-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781402059742

Statistical Physics (Student Physics Series)

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Country	USA
Brand	Springer
Manufacturer	Springer
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2007-11-28
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781402059742