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Statistical mechanics [2nd ed.] : fundamentals and model solutions

By: Language: English Publication details: CRC Press 2021 Boca RatonEdition: 2nd edDescription: xxi, 325pISBN:
  • 9780367471750
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 530.13 D734s2
Summary: Statistical Mechanics: Fundamentals and Model Solutions, Second Edition Fully updated throughout and with new chapters on the Mayer expansion for classical gases and on cluster expansion for lattice models, this new edition of Statistical Mechanics: Fundamentals and Model Solutions provides a comprehensive introduction to equilibrium statistical mechanics for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of mathematics and physics. The author presents a fresh approach to the subject, setting out the basic assumptions clearly and emphasizing the importance of the thermodynamic limit and the role of convexity. With problems and solutions, the book clearly explains the role of models for physical systems, and discusses and solves various models. An understanding of these models is of increasing importance as they have proved to have applications in many areas of mathematics and physics. Features Updated throughout with new content from the field An established and well-loved textbook Contains new problems and solutions for further learning opportunity Author Professor Teunis C. Dorlas is at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, Ireland.
List(s) this item appears in: New arrival February 07 to 13, 2022
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Statistical Mechanics: Fundamentals and Model Solutions, Second Edition

Fully updated throughout and with new chapters on the Mayer expansion for classical gases and on cluster expansion for lattice models, this new edition of Statistical Mechanics: Fundamentals and Model Solutions provides a comprehensive introduction to equilibrium statistical mechanics for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of mathematics and physics. The author presents a fresh approach to the subject, setting out the basic assumptions clearly and emphasizing the importance of the thermodynamic limit and the role of convexity. With problems and solutions, the book clearly explains the role of models for physical systems, and discusses and solves various models. An understanding of these models is of increasing importance as they have proved to have applications in many areas of mathematics and physics.

Features

Updated throughout with new content from the field

An established and well-loved textbook

Contains new problems and solutions for further learning opportunity

Author

Professor Teunis C. Dorlas is at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, Ireland.

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