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OverviewDescription This account of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics is based on entropy and its maximization. Building from first principles, it gives a transparent explanation of the physical behaviour of equilibrium thermodynamic systems, and it presents a comprehensive, self-contained account of the modern mathematical and computational techniques of statistical mechanics. Importance of Topic This field of study is of vital importance to researchers, lecturers and students alike. Why This Title Dr Attard is a well-known researcher in statistical mechanics who has made significant contributions to this field. His book offers a fresh perspective on the foundations of statistical thermodynamics. It includes a number of new results and novel derivations, and provides an intriguing alternative to existing monographs. Especially of note are the simple graphs and figures that illustrate the text throughout and the logical organization of the material. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics will be an invaluable and comprehensive reference manual for research scientists. This text can be used as a complement to existing texts and for supplementary reading. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Phil AttardPublisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Imprint: Academic Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.830kg ISBN: 9780120663217ISBN 10: 012066321 Pages: 450 Publication Date: 08 July 2002 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsIsolated Systems and Thermal Equilibrium Various Reservoirs Probability and General Formalism Classical Statistical Mechanics Ideal Systems Interacting Particles Diagrammatic and Functional Expansions Pair Functions Density Functional Theory Inhomogeneous Systems Coulomb Systems Computer SimulationsReviewsAuthor InformationPhil Attard<br/>University of South Australia, Australia<br/>Dr Attardis a well-known researcher in statistical mechanics who has made significantcontributions to this field. His book offers a fresh perspective on the foundations of statistical thermodynamics. It includes a number of new results and novel derivations, and provides an intriguing alternative to existing monographs. Especially of note are the simple graphs and figures that illustrate the text throughout and the logical organization of the material. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics will be an invaluable and comprehensive reference manual for research scientists. This text can be used as a complement to existing texts and for supplementary reading. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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