Jochen Rau

Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics

An Introduction to Key Concepts

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Produktbeschreibung

Statistical physics and thermodynamics describe the behaviour of systems on the macroscopic scale. Their methods are applicable to a wide range of phenomena, from neutron stars to heat engines, or from chemical reactions to phase transitions. The pertinent laws are among the most universal ones of all laws of physics.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Hurst & Co.
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. November 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 169mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 442g
• ISBN-13: 9780199595075
• ISBN-10: 0199595070
• Artikelnr.: 48319888

Autorenporträt

Jochen Rau received degrees in physics and mathematics from Goethe University Frankfurt, University of Cambridge, and Duke University. He has taught theoretical physics at Goethe University Frankfurt and Ulm University, Germany, and is currently Professor of Mathematics at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

Inhaltsangabe

1: Introduction
1.1: The Challenge of Statistical Mechanics
1.2: Classical Probability
2: Quantum Theory
2.1: Review of Basic Concepts
2.2: Mixed States
2.3: Composite Systems
3: Constructing the State
3.1: Information and Entropy
3.2: Maximum Entropy Principle
3.3: Thermodynamic Square
3.4: Reproducible Processes and the Second Law
3.5: Equilibrium and Temperature
3.6: Fluctuations
4: Simple Systems
4.1: Harmonic Oscillator
4.2: Rotor
4.3: Spin in a Magnetic Field
4.4: Paramagnet
5: Thermodynamic Limit
5.1: Homogeneity
5.2: Stability
5.3: Equivalence of Ensembles
5.4: Four Laws
6: Perfect Gas
6.1: Generic Properties
6.2: Continuum and Classical Limits
6.3: Fermi Gas
6.4: Bose--Einstein Condensation
6.5: Photons
6.6: Internal Dynamics
6.7: Dilute Solution
7: Processes and Responses
7.1: Work and Heat
7.2: Cycles, Barriers, and Reservoirs
7.3: Potentials
7.4: Equilibrium and Stability in the Presence of a Reservoir
7.5: Coefficients
8: Phase Transitions
8.1: Coexistence of Phases
8.2: First-Order Phase Transition
8.3: Second-Order Phase Transition: Ising Model