Statistical Mechanics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789971966065)

This is a unique and exciting graduate and advanced undergraduate text written by a highly respected physicist who had made significant contributions to the subject. This book conveys to the reader that statistical mechanics is a growing and lively subject. It deals with many modern topics from a physics standpoint in a very physical way. Particular emphasis is given to the fundamental assumption of statistical mechanics S=1n and its logical foundation. Calculational rules are derived without resorting to abstract ensemble theory.

Author: Shang-Keng Ma
ISBN-10: 9971966069
ISBN-13: 9789971966065
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 05/01/1985
Pages: 576
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.97lbs
Size: 8.96h x 6.27w x 1.35d