Statistical Mechanics

Shang-Keng Ma, "Statistical Mechanics"
World Scientific | 01-1985 | ISBN: 9971966077 | PDF | 18 Mb | 578 pages

This is a unique and exciting graduate and advanced undergraduate text written by a highly respected physicist who had made significant contributions to the subject. This book conveys to the reader that statistical mechanics is a growing and lively subject. It deals with many modern topics from a physics standpoint in a very physical way. Particular emphasis is given to the fundamental assumption of statistical mechanics S=1n and its logical foundation. Calculational rules are derived without resorting to abstract ensemble theory.

Contents:

• Equilibrium
  
• Basic Concepts of Thermodynamics
  
• Law of Detailed Balance
  
• Electrons in Metals
  
• Entropy and Molecular Motion
  
• Elementary Applications of the Basic Assumption
  
• Rules of Calculation
  
• Illustrative Examples
  
• Yang-Lee Theorem
  
• Probability and Statistics
  
• Independence and Chaos
  
• Sum of Many Independent Variables
  
• Correlation Functions
  
• Corrections to the Ideal Gas Law
  
• Phase Equilibrium
  
• Magnetism
  
• Ising Model
  
• Impurities and Motion
  
• Electrostatic Interaction
  
• The Equation of Motion for Gas
  
• Diffusion Equation
  
• Numerical Simulation
  
• Laws of Thermodynamics
  
• Echo Phenomena
  
• Entropy Calculation from the Trajectory of Motion
  
• The Origin
  
• Mean Field Solutions
  
• Fluctuation of the Boundary Surface
  
• Models with Continuous Symmetry
  
• Theory of Superfluidity

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