An Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics
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An Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics: (Oxford Graduate Texts)

An Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics: (Oxford Graduate Texts)


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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 and quantum gases. An extensive set of problems (solutions are available for lecturers through the OUP website), many including explicit computations, advance the core content by probing essential concepts. The text is designed for a two-semester undergraduate course but can be adapted for one-semester courses emphasizing either aspect of thermal physics. It is also suitable for graduate study.

Table of Contents:
1: Introduction I Entropy 2: Classical Ideal Gas 3: Discrete probability theory 4: Configurational entropy 5: Continuous random numbers 6: Classical ideal gas: Energy 7: Ideal and "real" gases 8: T, P, µ, and all that II Introduction to Thermodynamics 9: Postulates and Laws of thermodynamics 10: Thermodynamic perturbations 11: Thermodynamic processes 12: Thermodynamic potentials 13: Extensivity 14: Thermodynamic identities 15: Extremum principles 16: Stability conditions 17: Phase transitions 18: Nernst postulate III Classical statistical mechanics 19: Classical ensembles 20: Classical ensembles: grand and otherwise 21: Irreversibility IV Quantum statistical mechanics 22: Quantum ensembles 23: Quantum canoncial ensemble 24: Black-body radiation 25: The harmonic solid 26: Ideal quantum gases 27: Bose-Einstein statistics 28: Fermi-Dirac statistics 29: Insulators and semiconductors 30: The Ising model

About the Author :
Robert H. Swendsen is Professor of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University, where he works primarily in computational statistical mechanics. Professor Swendsen is a Fellow of both the American Physical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He was given an IBM Outstanding Achievement Award in 1981 and shared a Forefronts of Large-Scale Computational Problems Award with S. Kumar, J.M. Rosenberg, and P.A. Kollman in 1991.

Review :
`Bob Swendsen's book is very well thought out, educationally sound, and more original than other texts.' Jan Tobochnik, Kalamazoo College, USA `Robert Swendsen is a well-respected researcher who has developed many novel algorithms that illustrate his deep understanding of statistical mechanics. His textbook reflects his deep understanding and will likely have a major impact on the way statistical mechanics and thermodynamics is taught. Particularly noteworthy is Swendsen's treatment of entropy, following Boltzmann's original definition in terms of probability, and his comprehensive discussion of the fundamental principles and applications of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. Students and instructors will enjoy reading the book as much as Swendsen obviously enjoyed writing it.' Harvey Gould, Clark University, USA `In this reader-friendly, excellent text, the author provides a unique combination of the best of two worlds: traditional thermodynamics (following Callen's footsteps) and modern statistical mechanics (including VPython codes for simulations).' Royce Zia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA `Swendsen is famous for developing Monte Carlo algorithms which dramatically speed up the simulation of many systems near a phase transition. The ideas for those algorithms required deep understanding of statistical mechanics, an understanding which is now fully applied to this excellent textbook.' Peter Young, University of California, USA


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780199646944
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 27 mm
  • Width: 177 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0199646945
  • Publisher Date: 01 Mar 2012
  • Height: 253 mm
  • No of Pages: 424
  • Series Title: Oxford Graduate Texts
  • Weight: 960 gr


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