Statistical Mechanics: From First Principles to Macroscopic Phenomena
Author:   J. Woods Halley
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
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Publication Date:   01 April 2004
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Based 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.

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Author:   J. Woods Halley
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
ISBN:  

9780521532822


ISBN 10:   0521532825
Publication Date:   01 April 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780521825757
Format:   Paperback
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Table of Contents

Introduction; Part I. Foundations of Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics: 1. Classical distribution function; 2. Quantum mechanical density matrix; 3. Thermodynamics from statistical physics; 4. The semiclassical limit; Part II. States of Matter in Equilibrium Statistical Physics: 5. Perfect gases; 6. Imperfect gases; 7. Classical liquids; 8. Quantum liquids and magnetic systems; 9. Phase transitions, static properties; Part III. Dynamics: 10. Hydrodynamics and related continuum theories; 11. Stochastic models and dynamics of critical phenomena; Appendix; Index.

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