Introductory Statistical Mechanics

by RogerBowley (Author), Mariana Sanchez (Author), RogerBowley (Author), Mariana Sanchez (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1996

  $25.33

  The aim of this book is to explain the ideas and techniques of statistical mechanics in a simple and progressive way, starting from the laws of thermodynamics and simple ideas of quantum mechanics. The reader is led through progressively more complex problems with all the mathematical detail explained.

• New

  Paperback
  1999

  $71.36

  Statistical mechanics is the theory underlying condensed matter physics. This book outlines the theory in a simple and progressive way, at a level suitable for undergraduates. It also includes chapters on phase transitions, problems at the end of each chapter, and brief model answers provided for odd-numbered problems.