Statistical Mechanics (B/H)

By Shang-Keng Ma

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9971966069
• ISBN13: 9789971966065
• Release Date: May 1985
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.0"