| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 414 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Foundations of quantum statistical mechanics -- Elementary examples -- Quantum statistical master equation -- Quantum kinetic equations -- Quantum irreversibility -- Entropy and dissipation : the microscopic theory -- Global equilibrium : thermostatics and the microcanonical ensemble -- Bose-Einstein ideal gas condensation -- Scaling, renormalization, and the Ising model -- Relativistic covariant statistical mechanics of many particles -- Quantum optics and damping -- Entanglements -- Quantum measurement and irreversibility -- Quantum Langevin equation and quantum Brownian motion -- Linear response : fluctuation and dissipation theorems -- Time-dependent quantum Green's functions -- Decay scattering -- Quantum statistical mechanics, extended -- Quantum transport with tunneling and reservoir ballistic transport -- Black hole thermodynamics. |
| Summary |
Many-body theory stands at the foundation of modern quantum statistical mechanics. It is introduced here to graduate students in physics, chemistry, engineering and biology. The book provides a contemporary understanding of irreversibility, particularly in quantum systems. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Quantum statistics.
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Quantum statistics. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Horwitz, L. P. (Lawrence Paul), 1930-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Schieve, W.C. Quantum statistical mechanics. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009 9780521841467 (DLC) 2008047238 (OCoLC)265740485 |
| ISBN |
9781139129152 (electronic book) |
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1139129155 (electronic book) |
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9780511626555 (electronic book) |
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051162655X (electronic book) |
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9780521841467 |
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0521841461 |
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