Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Name: Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics
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ISBN: 9780199646944

ISBN-10: 0199646945

ISBN-13: 9780199646944

Edition: 2012

Authors: Robert H. Swendsen

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This text presents the two complementary aspects of thermal physics as an integrated theory of the properties of matter. Conceptual understanding is promoted by thorough development of basic concepts. In contrast to many texts, statistical mechanics, including discussion of the required probability theory, is presented first. This provides a statistical foundation for the concept of entropy, which is central to thermal physics. A unique feature of the book is the development of entropy based on Boltzmann's 1877 definition; this avoids contradictions or ad hoc corrections found in other texts. Detailed fundamentals provide a natural grounding for advanced topics, such as black-body radiation…

Book details

List price: $100.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/20/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 419
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.2
Language: English




Introduction



Entropy



Classical Ideal Gas



Discrete probability theory



Configurational entropy



Continuous random numbers



Classical ideal gas: Energy



Ideal and "real" gases



T, P, m, and all that



Introduction to Thermodynamics



Postulates and Laws of thermodynamics



Thermodynamic perturbations



Thermodynamic processes



Thermodynamic potentials



Extensivity



Thermodynamic identities



Extremum principles



Stability conditions



Phase transitions



Nernst postulate



Classical statistical mechanics



Classical ensembles



Classical ensembles: grand and otherwise



Irreversibility



Quantum statistical mechanics



Quantum ensembles



Quantum canoncial ensemble



Black-body radiation



The harmonic solid



Ideal quantum gases



Bose-Einstein statistics



Fermi-Dirac statistics



Insulators and semiconductors



The Ising model