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Excellent a welcome addition to the literature on the subject.' ScienceBefore the publication of this standard, oftcited book, there were few if any statisticalmechanics texts that incorporated reviews of both fundamental principles and recent developments in the field.In this volume, Professor Hill offers just such a dual presentation a useful account of basic theory and of its applications, made accessible in a comprehensive format. The book opens with concise, unusually clear introductory chapters on classical statistical mechanics, quantum statistical mechanics and the relation of statistical mechanics to thermodynamics. Then follows a wideranging, detailed examination of various applications. Chapter 4 deals with fluctuations. The fifth chapter treats the theory of imperfect gases and condensation, largely following Mayer's theory but also giving some new, alternative derivations and discussing in the final section Yang and Lee's theory. The sixth chapter is devoted to a discussion of distribution functions and the theory of the liquid state. Chapter 7 deals with nearestneighbor (Ising) lattice statistics, while the last chapter discusses freevolume and hole theories of liquids and solids.Written primarily for graduate students and researchers in chemistry, physics and biology who already have some acquaintance with statistical mechanics, the book lends itself to use as a text for a second course in statistical mechanics, as a supplement to a first course or for selfstudy or reference. The level is neither introductory nor highly sophisticated; the author has generally emphasized material that is not available in other books. In addition, selected bibliographic references at the end of each chapter suggest supplementary reading.
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- Q: What topics are covered in 'Statistical Mechanics: Principles and Selected Applications'? A: The book covers fundamental principles of statistical mechanics, classical and quantum statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, fluctuations, imperfect gases, condensation, distribution functions, the liquid state, and lattice statistics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Statistical Mechanics: Principles and Selected Applications' is Terrell L. Hill.
- Q: What is the intended audience for this book? A: This book is primarily intended for graduate students and researchers in chemistry, physics, and biology who have some foundational knowledge of statistical mechanics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in statistical mechanics? A: No, the book is not designed for beginners. It is written for those who already have some acquaintance with statistical mechanics and is suitable as a second course text or for self-study.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding and consists of 464 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on July 1, 1987.
- Q: Does the book include bibliographic references? A: Yes, the book includes selected bibliographic references at the end of each chapter, suggesting supplementary reading.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is a revised edition.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other statistical mechanics texts? A: This book offers a dual presentation of basic theory and applications, emphasizing material not typically covered in other texts.
- Q: Are there any specific applications discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses various applications including fluctuations, the theory of imperfect gases, condensation, distribution functions, and theories related to liquids and solids.