Statistical mechanics / Shang-Keng Ma ; translated by M.K. Fung.
By: Ma, Shanggeng.
Contributor(s): Fung, M. K.
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BookPublisher: Philadelphia : World Scientific, 1985Description: xxvi;548p. ; ill ; 6.5x9.ISBN: 9971966069.Subject(s): Statistical mechanicsDDC classification: Summary: 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.
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Includes index.
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.
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