Thermodynamics And Statistical Mechanics
By (author) Greiner, Walter
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By (author) Greiner, Walter; Translated by Rischke D.; By (author) Neise, Ludwig; By (author) Stöcker, Horst
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Foreword; Preface; I. Thermodynamics 1. Equilibrium and State Quantities; 2. The Laws of Thermodynamics; 3. Phase Transitions and Chemical Reactions; 4. Thermodynamic Potentials II. Statistical Mechanics 5. Number of Microstates and Entropy; 6. Ensemble Theory and the Microcanonical Ensemble; 7. The Canonical Ensemble; 8. Application of Boltzmann Statistics; 9. The Macrocanonical Ensemble III. Quantum Statistics 10. Density Operators; 11. The Symmetry Character of Many-Particle Wavefunctions; 12. Grand Canonical Description of Ideal Quantum Systems; 13. The Ideal Bose Gas; 14. Ideal Fermi Gas; 15. Applications of Relativistic Bose and Fermi Gases IV. Real Gases and Phase Transitions 16. Real Gases; 17. Classification of Phase Transitions; 18. The Models of Ising and Heisenberg; Index
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"This book excels by its variety of modern examples in solid state physics, magnetism, elementary particle physics... In conclusion, I can recommend it strongly as a valuable source, especially to those who are teaching basic statistical physics at our universities." Physicalia
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From the reviews: "This book excels by its variety of modern examples in solid state physics, magnetism, elementary particle physics [...] I can recommend it strongly as a valuable source, especially to those who are teaching basic statistical physics at our universities." Physicalia
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From the reviews: "This book excels by its variety of modern examples in solid state physics, magnetism, elementary particle physics [...] I can recommend it strongly as a valuable source, especially to those who are teaching basic statistical physics at our universities." Physicalia
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Foreword; Preface; I. Thermodynamics 1. Equilibrium and State Quantities; 2. The Laws of Thermodynamics; 3. Phase Transitions and Chemical Reactions; 4. Thermodynamic Potentials II. Statistical Mechanics 5. Number of Microstates and Entropy; 6. Ensemble Theory and the Microcanonical Ensemble; 7. The Canonical Ensemble; 8. Application of Boltzmann Statistics; 9. The Macrocanonical Ensemble III. Quantum Statistics 10. Density Operators; 11. The Symmetry Character of Many-Particle Wavefunctions; 12. Grand Canonical Description of Ideal Quantum Systems; 13. The Ideal Bose Gas; 14. Ideal Fermi Gas; 15. Applications of Relativistic Bose and Fermi Gases IV. Real Gases and Phase Transitions 16. Real Gases; 17. Classification of Phase Transitions; 18. The Models of Ising and Heisenberg; Index
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"This book excels by its variety of modern examples in solid state physics, magnetism, elementary particle physics... In conclusion, I can recommend it strongly as a valuable source, especially to those who are teaching basic statistical physics at our universities." Physicalia
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Based on the highly successful courses given at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany
A complete survey of an area of theoretical physics
Numerous worked examples and problems
Clearly shows how to apply abstract principles to realistic problems
| Author | By (author) Greiner, Walter |
|---|---|
| EAN | 9780387942995 |
| Series Number | SPRING26 |
| Contributors | Greiner, Walter; Rischke D.; Neise, Ludwig; Stöcker, Horst |
| Publisher | Springer-verlag New York Inc. |
| Languages | English |
| Country of Publication | United States |
| Width | 184 mm |
| Height | 234 mm |
| Product Forms | Paperback / Softback |
| Availability in Stores | AUB Bookstore, Global |
| Weight | 1.810000 |
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