Statistical Physics, Berkeley Physics Course, Volume 5;

by Frederick Reif

This classic text is widely considered to be the best overall introductory text book on the subject . It has a complete and integrated coverage suitable for someone who wants to understand the underlying concepts of the subject. Salient Usage of SI Units throughout the book Coverage of all important topics like Fluctuations in equilibrium, Properties of the equilibrium situation, Statistical ensembles, Probability calculations, Small heat transfer, Microscopic theory and microscopic measurement Rich pedagogy 162 Figures 150 Problems 37 Examples Table of Contents 1. Characteristic Features of Macroscopic Systems 2. Basic Probability Concepts 3. Statistical Description of Systems of Particles 4. Thermal Interaction 5. Microscopic Theory and Macroscopic Measurements 6. Canonical Distribution in the Classical Approximation 7. General Thermodynamic Interaction 8. Elementary Kinetic Theory of Transport Processes

Genres: Physics

Unknown Binding

First published December 25, 2010

Reviews

[Tianxing Weng · Rating 4 out of 5]

This should have been updated a long time ago, it is a good book approaching thermal phenomena statistically. Yet, it is old, published about 60 years ago. The mathematics involved has been explained in the beginning, thus no need for special treatment on probability. Excellent problems at the end of each chapter, what's better, there are answers at the end of the book, which makes it a great material for independent study. I think chapter 4 is the best, in my opinion. Statistical Mechanics isn't easy, I'll have to read (at least) another text for better comprehension. Let's aim for Kittle & Kroemer.

[Azzah · Rating 5 out of 5]

best book in statistical physics