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Statistical Mechanics
This completely revised edition of the classical book on Statistical Mechanics covers the basic concepts of equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical physics. In addition to a deductive approach to equilibrium statistics and thermodynamics based on a single hypothesis this book treats the most important elements of non-equilibrium phenomena. Intermediate calculations are presented in complete detail. Problems at the end of each chapter help students to consolidate their understanding of the material. Beyond the fundamentals, this text demonstrates the breadth of the field and its great variety of applications.
- GenresPhysics
596 pages, Paperback
First published March 20, 2000
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January 17, 2016
This is a great book, quite mathematical and of typical German style which I really really enjoy, than those wordy books. This is not a book to just read, you need to work on, if you enjoy the math, it's the way to go. Also I'm not sure, if you haven't had any QM course before, it might be bit difficult.
What I like so much of this book is, it uses the same notations as in QM, and statistical mechanics is described with Quantum Mechanical approach, which is not quite the usual way. I really loved this book, and i even bought it.
What I like so much of this book is, it uses the same notations as in QM, and statistical mechanics is described with Quantum Mechanical approach, which is not quite the usual way. I really loved this book, and i even bought it.
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