Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics

by Frederick Reif

This book is designed for the junior-senior thermodynamics course given in all departments as a standard part of the curriculum. The book is devoted to a discussion of some of the basic physical concepts and methods useful in the description of situations involving systems which consist of very many particulars. It attempts, in particular, to introduce the reader to the disciplines of thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and kinetic theory from a unified and modern point of view. The presentation emphasizes the essential unity of the subject matter and develops physical insight by stressing the microscopic content of the theory.

Genres: Physics, Textbooks, Science, Nonfiction, Reference, Mathematics, Stem

651 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Mohamed]

لله در هذا الكتاب , كتاب يذكرنا بزمن الفيزياء الجميل
كنت اقرأ هذا المساء الورقة التي نشرها اينشتاين والتي فسر بها فى عام 1917 الphotoelectric effect
او التأثير الكهرضوئي وهو يستخدم بها نفس الرموز وأسلوب الكتابة الذي يتبعه هذا الكتاب
هذا الكتاب له عدة طبعات ونحن نستخدم فى دراستنا الطبعة الأخيرة منه وهي من أيام خطابات عبد الناصر حول إلقاء أمريكا فى البحر ... الخ :D

تشعر بروح تراثية عميقة فى هذا الكتاب
وربنا يستر وافهم حاجة قبل الامتحان

[Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't believe how good this is and it's out of print. I mean, what's one to consult, Kardar? Gross...

[Dipesh · Rating 4 out of 5]

statistical mechanics-for when you get serious

[Pooja]

This is really good book for understand statistical mechanics

[Güney Tombak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though it is a respectful book, the usage of mathematics (especially in problems) are so random. Some parts of the book, key properties of the subjects are not clearly defined and most important one is Reif repeats himself surfeit. Still it is a good book, especially apendix is really useful but that would be not my first choice in order to learn Statistical Physics or Thermodynamics.

[Akshay Gupta · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit difficult language

[Lulu]

Statistical mechanics