Roger Bowley’s Introductory Statistical Mechanics provides a clear and accessible overview of the theory behind statistical mechanics. This study book explains the fundamental principles in a simple and progressive way, suitable for undergraduate students in physics.
Description
This work deals with the laws of thermodynamics and basic concepts of quantum mechanics within a coherent framework. The book combines theoretical explanations with examples from solid-state physics and recent developments such as black hole radiation and the cosmic background radiation. The second edition includes additional chapters on phase transitions at an appropriate level. Exercises are added to each chapter, with model answers for the odd-numbered questions.
Product Specifications
- Author: Roger Bowley (Department of Physics, University of Nottingham)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 1999-10-21
- Number of pages: 368
- ISBN: 9780198505761
- Subject: Thermodynamics and heat
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Mechanics / Thermodynamics