{"product_id":"statistical-mechanics-from-first-principles-to-macroscopic-phenomena-hardback-9780521825757","title":"Statistical Mechanics; From First Principles to Macroscopic Phenomena (Hardback) 9780521825757","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eStatistical Mechanics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eFrom First Principles to Macroscopic Phenomena\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 2006 book presents a 'reductionist' view of statistical mechanics, suitable for a one year graduate course.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJ. Woods Halley (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521825757, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 16 November 2006\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e296 pages, 69 b\/w illus.  50 exercises\u003cbr\u003e24.9 x 18.2 x 2 cm, 0.744 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eBased on the author's graduate course taught over many years in several physics departments, this 2006 book takes a 'reductionist' view of statistical mechanics, while describing the main ideas and methods underlying its applications. It implicitly assumes that the physics of complex systems as observed is connected to fundamental physical laws represented at the molecular level by Newtonian mechanics or quantum mechanics. Organised into three parts, the first section describes the fundamental principles of equilibrium statistical mechanics. The next section describes applications to phases of increasing density and order: gases, liquids and solids; it also treats phase transitions. The final section deals with dynamics, including a careful account of hydrodynamic theories and linear response theory. This textbook is suitable for a one year graduate course in statistical mechanics for physicists, chemists and chemical engineers. Problems are included following each chapter, with solutions to selected problems provided.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Foundations of Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics: 1. Classical distribution function\u003cbr\u003e 2. Quantum mechanical density matrix\u003cbr\u003e 3. Thermodynamics from statistical physics\u003cbr\u003e 4. The semiclassical limit\u003cbr\u003e Part II. States of Matter in Equilibrium Statistical Physics: 5. Perfect gases\u003cbr\u003e 6. Imperfect gases\u003cbr\u003e 7. Classical liquids\u003cbr\u003e 8. Quantum liquids and magnetic systems\u003cbr\u003e 9. Phase transitions, static properties\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Dynamics: 10. Hydrodynamics and related continuum theories\u003cbr\u003e 11. Stochastic models and dynamics of critical phenomena\u003cbr\u003e Appendix\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Physics of gases [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physics of gases\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physics%20of%20gases%20%5BPHFG%5D%22\"\u003ePHFG\u003c\/a\u003e], Condensed matter physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Condensed matter physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Condensed%20matter%20physics%20%5Bliquid%20state%20\u0026amp;%20solid%20state%20physics%5D%20%5BPHFC%5D%22\"\u003eliquid state \u0026amp; solid state physics PHFC\u003c\/a\u003e], Physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physics%20%5BPH%5D%22\"\u003ePH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46005678407960,"sku":"9780521825757","price":54.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521825757i_2a0c3ade-90d7-4111-9f9a-976181a2fb07.jpg?v=1691368439","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/statistical-mechanics-from-first-principles-to-macroscopic-phenomena-hardback-9780521825757","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}