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Elementary Statistical Physics (Dover Books on Physics),Used
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Noteworthy for the philosophical subtlety of its foundations and the elegance of its problemsolving methods, statistical mechanics can be employed in a broad range of applications among them, astrophysics, biology, chemistry, nuclear and solid state physics, communications engineering, metallurgy, and mathematics. Geared toward graduate students in physics, this text covers such important topics as stochastic processes and transport theory in order to provide students with a working knowledge of statistical mechanics.To explain the fundamentals of his subject, the author uses the method of ensembles developed by J. Willard Gibbs. Topics include the properties of the FermiDirac and BoseEinstein distributions; the interrelated subjects of fluctuations, thermal noise, and Brownian movement; and the thermodynamics of irreversible processes.Negative temperature, magnetic energy, density matrix methods, and the KramersKronig causality relations are treated briefly. Most sections include illustrative problems. Appendix. 28 figures. 1 table.
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- Q: What topics are covered in 'Elementary Statistical Physics'? A: The book covers key topics such as stochastic processes, transport theory, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions, fluctuations, thermal noise, Brownian movement, and thermodynamics of irreversible processes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in physics? A: This text is geared toward graduate students in physics, so it is recommended for those with a foundational understanding of physics concepts rather than absolute beginners.
- Q: How many pages does 'Elementary Statistical Physics' have? A: The book contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Elementary Statistical Physics'? A: The book is authored by Charles Kittel.
- Q: When was 'Elementary Statistical Physics' published? A: The book was published on March 8, 2004.
- Q: Does the book include illustrative problems? A: Yes, most sections of the book include illustrative problems to help clarify concepts.
- Q: Are there any appendices or additional resources in the book? A: Yes, the book includes an appendix and features 28 figures and 1 table for better understanding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is this edition the latest version of the book? A: This is the Dover edition of 'Elementary Statistical Physics', and it was published in 2004, so it may not be the latest version available.