Glazer, A.M.

Statistical Mechanics: A Survival Guide

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ISBN 13:
9780198508168
author:
Glazer, A.M.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2004
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
156 mm X 233 mm
Genre:
Quantum physics (quantum mechanics)
Condition:
New
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£54.83

Description

Statistical Mechanics: A Survival Guide provides an accessible introduction to the subject of statistical mechanics. This concise text focuses on understanding fundamental aspects without delving into complex mathematics. It aims to give students a feeling for the topic, using numerous questions with worked solutions to reinforce learning. The book bridges the gap between macroscopic and microscopic states, linking the quantum world with everyday observations of systems containing large numbers of particles. By studying the statistics of individual constituents, statistical mechanics helps predict observable properties of multiple-bodied systems. Suitable for students meeting statistical mechanics for the first time, this text is designed to be easy to follow and understand.

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