From microphysics to macrophysics : methods and applications of statistical physics

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From microphysics to macrophysics : methods and applications of statistical physics

Roger Balian ; translated by D. ter Haar and J.F. Gregg

(Texts and monographs in physics)

Springer-Verlag, c1991-1992

  • v. 1 : gw
  • v. 1 : us
  • v. 2 : gw
  • v. 2 : us

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Du microscopique au macroscopique

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Includes index

Translation of: Du microscopique au macroscopique, Course de l'Ecole polytechnique

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

v. 1 : gw ISBN 9783540532668

Description

This popular, often cited text returns in a softcover edition to provide a thorough introduction to statistical physics and thermodynamics, and to exhibit the universality of the chain of ideas leading from the laws of microphysics to the macroscopic behaviour of matter. A wide range of applications illustrates the concepts, and many exercises reinforce understanding. Volume I discusses the probabilistic description of quantum or classical systems, the Boltzmann-Gibbs distributions, the conservation laws, and the interpretation of entropy as missing information. Thermodynamics and electromagnetism in matter are dealt with, as well as applications to dilute and condensed gases, and to phase transitions.

Table of Contents

Paramagnetism of Ionic Solids.- Probabilistic Description of Systems.- Information Theory and Statistical Entropy.- The Boltzmann-Gibbs Distribution.- Thermodynamics Revisited.- On the Proper Use of Equilibrium Thermodynamics.- The Perfect Gas.- Molecular Properties of Gases.- Condensation of Gases and Phase Transitions.
Volume

v. 2 : gw ISBN 9783540535997

Description

This popular, often cited text returns in a softcover edition to provide a thorough introduction to statistical physics and thermodynamics, and to exhibit the universal chain of ideas leading from the laws of microphysics to the macroscopic behaviour of matter. A wide range of applications illustrates the concepts, and many exercises reinforce understanding. Volume II applies statistical methods to systems governed by quantum effects, in particular to solid state physics, explaining properties due to the crystal structure or to the lattice excitations or to the electrons. The last chapters are devoted to non-equilibrium processes and to kinetic equations, with many applications included.

Table of Contents

Quantum Gases Without Interactions.- Elements of Solid State Theory.- Liquid Helium.- Equilibrium and Transport of Radiation.- Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics.- Kinetic Equations.- Problems.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA13294917
  • ISBN
    • 3540532668
    • 0387532668
    • 3540535993
    • 0387535993
  • LCCN
    91013042
  • Country Code
    gw
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    fre
  • Place of Publication
    Berlin ; Tokyo
  • Pages/Volumes
    2 v.
  • Size
    25 cm
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