Statistical physics
By: M. Toda, R. Kubo, N. Saitō.
Contributors: Kubo, Ryōgo, 1920-; Saitō, N. 1919-; Hsshitsume, N. 1935-
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Springer series in solid-state sciences ;; 30-31
Publisher: Springer-Verlag; Springer
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Berlin; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
Subjects: Statistical mechanics
Description: Statistical Physics I discusses the fundamentals of equilibrium statistical mechanics, focusing on basic physical aspects. No previous knowledge of thermodynamics or the molecular theory of gases is assumed. Illustrative examples based on simple materials and photon systems elucidate the central ideas and methods.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Rev. translation of: Tōkei-butsurigaku.
Vol. 2 by R. Kubo, M. Toda, N. Hashitsume.
Table of contents: title: 1. Equilibrium statistical mechanics; title: 2. Nonequilibrium statistical mechanics.