Statistical Mechanics : A Short Treatise (Texts and Monographs in Physics)
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This book presents a critical and modern analysis of the conceptual foundations of statistical mechanics as laid down in Boltzmann's works. The author emphasises the relation between microscopic reversibility and macroscopic irreversibility. Students will find a clear and detailed explanation of fundamental concepts such as equipartition, entropy and ergodicity. They will learn about Brownian motion, the modern treatment of the thermodynamic limit phase transitions, the microscopic and macroscopic theory of the coexistence of phases, statistical mechanics of stationary states, and fluctuations and dissipation in chaotic motions.
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Presents a critical and modern analysis of the conceptual foundations of statistical mechanics as presented in Boltzmann's works. Emphasizes the relation between microscopic reversibility and macroscopic irreversibility. DLC: Statistical mechanics.
Statistical Mechanics: A Short Treatise (Texts and Monographs in Physics),Giovanni Gallavotti,Springer,3540648836,Mechanics - General,Physics,Science,Science/Mathematics,Statistical Mechanics,Science / Physics
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