Statistical Thermodynamics: Understanding the Properties of Macroscopic Systems

ISBN-13: 9780367380762 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 548 str.

Lukong Cornelius Fai; Gary Matthew Wysin

Opis

Presenting a look at the modern evolution of statistical thermodynamics, this book provides a detailed overview of the statistical principles used to obtain the physical and thermodynamic properties of macroscopic systems. Going further than many advanced textbooks, it includes Bose-Einstein, Fermi-Dirac statistics, and lattice dynamics as well as applications in polaron theory, electronic gas in a magnetic field, thermodynamics of dielectrics, and magnetic materials in a magnetic field. The text also examines statistical thermodynamics using functional integration and Feynman path integrals. In addition, it features physical results and worked problems.

Recenzje

"... recommended for various levels of study: from a general course to the ground specialized course of theoretical physics. Moreover, a large number of problems based on physical situations supplied with detailed solutions determine an exceptional usefulness of this book due to the development of practical skills."
—Zentralblatt MATH 1305

Spis treści

Basic Principles of Statistical Physics. Thermodynamic Functions. Canonical Distribution. Ideal Gases. Quantum Statistics of Ideal Gases. The Electron Gas in a Magnetic Field. Magnetic and Dielectric Materials. Lattice Dynamics. Condensed Bodies. Applications of Statistical Thermodynamics. Macroscopic Quantum Effects: Superfluid Liquid Helium. Nonideal Classical Gases. Functional Integration in Statistical Physics. References. Index.

O autorze

Lukong Cornelius Fai is with ICTP Trieste, Italy and the University of Dschang, Cameroon. Gary Wysin is with Kansas State University, USA.