{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-statistical-mechanics-robert-h-swendsen-9780198853237","title":"An Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics","description":"\u003cem\u003eAn Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics\u003c\/em\u003e returns with a second edition which includes new chapters, further explorations, and updated information into the study of statistical mechanics and thermal dynamics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first part of the book derives the entropy of the classical ideal gas, using only classical statistical mechanics and an analysis of multiple systems first suggested by Boltzmann. The properties of the entropy are then expressed as \"postulates\" of thermodynamics in the second part of the book. From these postulates, the formal structure of thermodynamics is developed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe third part of the book introduces the canonical and grand canonical ensembles, which are shown to facilitate calculations for many model systems. An explanation of irreversible phenomena that is consistent with time-reversal invariance in a closed system is presented. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe fourth part of the book is devoted to quantum statistical mechanics, including black-body radiation, the harmonic solid, Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics, and an introduction to band theory, including metals, insulators, and semiconductors. The final chapter gives a brief introduction to the theory of phase transitions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThroughout the book, there is a strong emphasis on computational methods to make abstract concepts more concrete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert H. Swendsen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0198853238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198853237\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/10\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 6.80w x 1.10d","brand":"Robert H. Swendsen","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43981493141759,"sku":"9780198853237","price":91.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1e38a238-021e-42bf-abf8-5f79f4c86023.jpg?v=1683255903","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-statistical-mechanics-robert-h-swendsen-9780198853237","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}