Statistical mechanics / R.K. Pathria, Paul D. Beale.
| Author/creator | Pathria, R. K. author. |
| Other author | Beale, Paul D., author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Fourth edition. |
| Publication | London ; New York : Academic Press, [2022] |
| Copyright Date | ©2022 |
| Description | 1 online resource (xxx, 738 pages) : illustrations |
| Supplemental Content | ScienceDirect |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The statistical basis of thermodynamics -- Elements of ensemble theory -- The canonical ensemble -- The grand canonical ensemble -- Formulation of quantum statistics -- The theory of simple gases -- Ideal Bose systems -- Ideal Fermi systems -- Thermodynamics of the early universe -- Statistical mechanics of interacting systems : the method of cluster expansions -- Statistical mechanics of interacting systems : the method of quantized fields -- Phase transitions : criticality, universality, and scaling -- Phase transitions : exact (or almost exact) results for various models -- Phase transitions : the renormalization group approach -- Fluctuations and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics -- Computer simulations -- Appendices. Influence of boundary conditions on the distribution of quantum states ; Certain mathematical functions ; "Volume" and "surface area" of an n-dimensional sphere of radius R ; On Bose-Einstein functions ; On Fermi-Dirac functions ; A rigorous analysis of the ideal Bose gas and the onset of Bose-Einstein condensation ; On Watson functions ; Thermodynamic relationships ; Pseudorandom numbers. |
| Abstract | "Statistical Mechanics, Fourth Edition, explores the physical properties of matter based on the dynamic behavior of its microscopic constituents. This valuable textbook introduces the reader to the historical context of the subject before delving deeper into chapters about thermodynamics, ensemble theory, simple gases theory, Ideal Bose and Fermi systems, statistical mechanics of interacting systems, phase transitions, and computer simulations. In the latest revision, the book's authors have updated the content throughout, including new coverage on biophysical applications, updated exercises, and computer simulations. This updated edition will be an indispensable to students and researchers of statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and physics."-- ScienceDirect product page, viewed September 28, 2021. |
| General note | Previous edition: Amsterdam: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2011. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ScienceDirect, viewed September 28, 2021). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Pathria, R. K. Statistical mechanics. Fourth edition. London ; [Amsterdam] : Academic Press, [2022] 9780081026922 |
| ISBN | 9780081026939 (ePub ebook) |
| ISBN | 0081026935 |
| Stock number | 9780081026939 Ingram Content Group |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |