Statistics, Civil Engineering - General & Miscellaneous, Mechanical Physics - General & Miscellaneous

Statistical Mechanics: Principles and Selected Applications

Name: Statistical Mechanics: Principles and Selected Applications
Author: Terrell L. Hill
ISBN: 9780486653907

by Terrell L. Hill

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Overview

Standard text opens with clear, concise chapters on classical statistical mechanics, quantum statistical mechanics, and the relation of statistical mechanics to thermodynamics. Further topics cover fluctuations, the theory of imperfect gases and condensation, distribution functions and the liquid state, nearest neighbor (Ising) lattice statistics, and more.

Synopsis

Standard text covers classical statistical mechanics, quantum statistical mechanics, relation of statistical mechanics to thermodynamics, plus fluctuations, theory of imperfect gases and condensation, distribution functions and the liquid state, more.