A Modern Course in Statistical Physics
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| Verlag | Wiley-VCH |
| Auflage | 2009 |
| Seiten | 411 |
| Format | 17,2 x 24,0 x 2,2 cm |
| Gewicht | 676 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| ISBN-10 | 3527407820 |
| EAN | 9783527407828 |
| Bestell-Nr | 52740782A |
This is the third edition of the successful textbook which presents the fundamentals of statistical physics coupled with a survey of new developments in various areas of statistical physics incl. ergodic theory, quantum fluids, hydrodynamics, transport theory, and biophysics.
Klappentext:
Going beyond traditional textbook topics, A Modern Course in Statistical Physics incorporates contemporary research in a basic course on statistical mechanics. From the universal nature of matter to the latest results in the spectral properties of decay processes, this book emphasizes the theoretical foundations derived from thermodynamics and probability theory underlying all concepts in statistical physics. This completely revised and updated third edition continues the comprehensive coverage of numerous core topics and special applications, allowing professors flexibility in designing individualized courses. The inclusion of advanced topics and extensive references makes this an invaluable resource for researchers as well as students -- a textbook that will be kept on the shelf long after the course is completed.
Inhaltsverzeichnis:
1. Introduction
2. Introduction to Thermodynamics
3. The Thermodynamics of Phase Transitions
4. Elementary Probability Theory and Limit Theorems
5. Stochastic Dynamics and Brownian Motion
6. The Foundations of Statistical Mechanics
7. Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics
8. Order-Disorder Transitions and Renormalization Theory
9. Interacting Fluids
10. Hydrodynamic Processes near Equilbrium
11. Transport Theory
12. Nonequilibrium Phase Transitions
Appendices
Rezension:
"In summary, I enthusiastically recommend Reichl s third edition of A Modern Course in Statistical Physics for the advanced student and active researcher . . . I will most definitely keep Reichl s Modern Course in close reach, and expect to be frequently consulting this volume, not only when preparing graduate-level courses, but occasionally also for the sake of my group s research activities." (J Stat Phys, 2010)