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INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL MECHANICS
by John Dirk Walecka (College of William and Mary, USA)

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The science of statistical mechanics is concerned with defining the thermodynamic properties of a macroscopic sample in terms of the properties of the microscopic systems of which it is composed. The aim of this book is to provide a clear, logical, and self-contained treatment of equilibrium statistical mechanics starting from Boltzmann's two statistical assumptions, and to present a wide variety of applications to diverse physical assemblies. The coverage is enhanced and extended through an extensive set of accessible problems. An appendix provides an introduction to non-equilibrium statistical mechanics through the Boltzmann equation and its extensions. The book assumes introductory courses in classical and quantum mechanics, as well as familiarity with multi-variable calculus and the essentials of complex analysis. Some knowledge of thermodynamics is assumed, although the book starts with an appropriate review of that topic. The targeted audience is first-year graduate students, and advanced undergraduates, in physics, chemistry, and the related physical sciences. The goal of this text is to help the reader obtain a clear working knowledge of the very useful and powerful methods of equilibrium statistical mechanics and to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the more advanced texts.

Contents:

• Introduction
• The Microcanonical Ensemble
• Applications of the Microcanonical Ensemble
• The Canonical Ensemble
• Applications of the Canonical Ensemble
• The Grand Canonical Ensemble
• Applications of the Grand Canonical Ensemble
• Special Topics
• Problems

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International Journal of Modern Physics B (IJMPB) International Journal of Modern Physics B covers the most important aspects as well as the latest developments in Condensed Matter, Statistical, Applied Physics and High Tc Superconductivity. Congratulations to our contributors Professor Andre K. Geim and Professor Konstantin S. Novoselov for winning the Nobel Prize in Physics 2010. The Nobel Prize in Physics 2010 was awarded jointly to Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov "for groundbreaking experiments regarding the two-dimensional material graphene." TRANSVERSE SPIN TRANSPORT IN GRAPHENE Volume: 23, Issues: 12-13(2009) pp. 2641-2646 The following articles are also freely accessible for a limited time! Vol. 24, No. 8 (30 March 2010) pp 835-935 BOGOLIUBOV'S VISION: QUASIAVERAGES AND BROKEN SYMMETRY TO QUANTUM PROTECTORATE AND EMERGENCE by A. L. Kuzemsky DOI: 10.1142/S0217979210055378 Vol. 24, No. 11 (30 April 2010) pp 1361 - 1440 ENTANGLEMENT IN VALENCE-BOND-SOLID STATES by Vladimir E. Korepin (State University of New York at Stony Brook, USA) and Ying Xu (Universität Innsbruck, Austria) DOI: 10.1142/S0217979210055676 Vol. 24, No. 14 (10 June 2010) pp 2091 - 2106 DISTRIBUTION OF PURE STATES IN SHORT-RANGE SPIN GLASSES by C.M. Newman and D.L. Stein (New York University, USA) DOI: 10.1142/S0217979210055779 Vol. 24, No. 18 (20 July 2010) pp 3469 - 3477 SOME PROBLEMS IN COLD ATOM RESEARCH by C.N. Yang (Tsinghua University, PR China) DOI: 10.1142/S0217979210056104 Vol. 24, No. 19 (30 July 2010) pp 3653 - 3691 MAGNETIC CLUSTER EXCITATIONS by Albert Furrer (Paul Scherrer Institut, Switzerland) DOI: 10.1142/S021797921005613X Vol. 24, No. 23 (20 September 2010) pp 4371-4458 FIDELITY APPROACH TO QUANTUM PHASE TRANSITIONS by Shi-Jian Gu DOI: 10.1142/S0217979210056335 Vol. 25, No. 11 (30 April 2011) pp 1429-1458 THEORY OF ORBITAL MAGNETIZATION IN SOLIDS by T. Thonhauser DOI: 10.1142/S0217979211058912

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