Ivo Sachs, Siddhartha Sen, James Sexton

Elements of Statistical Mechanics

With an Introduction to Quantum Field Theory and Numerical Simulation

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A concise 2006 textbook introducing key concepts, tools and applications of statistical mechanics.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 348
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. April 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 601g
• ISBN-13: 9780521143646
• ISBN-10: 0521143640
• Artikelnr.: 30206063

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
List of fundamental physical constraints
1. The problem
2. Statistical mechanics
3. Variations of a theme
4. Handling interactions
5. Monte Carlo integration
6. Numerical molecular dynamics
7. Quantum statistical mechanics
8. Astrophysics
9. Non-relativistic quantum field theory
10. Superfluidity
11. Path integrals
12. A second look
13. Phase transitions and the renormalization group
Index.

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Preface; List of fundamental physical constraints; 1. The problem; 2. Statistical mechanics; 3. Variations of a theme; 4. Handling interactions; 5. Monte Carlo integration; 6. Numerical molecular dynamics; 7. Quantum statistical mechanics; 8. Astrophysics; 9. Non-relativistic quantum field theory; 10. Superfluidity; 11. Path integrals; 12. A second look; 13. Phase transitions and the renormalization group; Index.

Rezensionen

"It is a well-written book, providing general information and stimulating discussions on different and relevant topics in many-particle physical systems. In this sense it constitutes a short and introductory guide to many subjects which may be of interest for undergraduate and postgraduate students in physics, a purpose clearly established in the preface." Marco Corgini, Mathematical Reviews