Introductory Statistical Mechanics, 2nd Edition
$121.18
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
31 October 1999
Summary
This book explains the ideas and techniques of statistical mechanics—the theory of condensed matter—in a simple and progressive way. The text starts with the laws of thermodynamics and simple ideas of quantum mechanics. The conceptual ideas underlying the subject are explained carefully; the mathematical ideas are developed in parallel to give a coherent overall view. The text is illustrated with examples not just from solid state physics, but also from recent theories of radiation from black…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780198505761 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0198505760 |
| Author: | Roger Bowley, Mariana Sanchez |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 31 October 1999 |
| Weight: | 630g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 167mm x 239mm |
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Critics Review
On the first edition: “Introductory Statistical Mechanicsis clear and crisp and takes advantage of the best parts of the many approaches to the subject.” –Physics Today
On the first edition: “Introductory Statistical Mechanics is clear and crisp and takes advantage of the best parts of the many approaches to the subject.” –Physics Today
Roger Bowley
Roger Bowley is at the University of Nottingham.
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