Mathematical Statistical Mechanics

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Mathematical Statistical Mechanics
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Colin J. Thompson
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:290
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152
Category/GenreProbability and statistics
Classical mechanics
ISBN/Barcode 9780691608686
ClassificationsDewey:530.132
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 8 March 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

While most introductions to statistical mechanics are either too mathematical or too physical, Colin Thompson's book combines mathematical rigor with familiar physical materials. Following introductory chapters on kinetic theory, thermodynamics, the Gibbs ensembles, and the thermodynamic limit, later chapters discuss the classical theories of phase