| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 334 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
A concise introduction to key concepts and tools of modern statistical mechanics. Self-contained, it combines analytical and numerical techniques, and presents a diverse range of applications. Built on many years' teaching experience, this textbook is ideal for advanced students across the physical sciences. |
| Contents |
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Fundamental physical constants; 1 The problem; 2 Statistical mechanics; 3 Variations of a theme; 4 Handling interactions; 5 Monte Carlo integration; 6 Numerical molecular dynamics; 7 Quantum statistical mechanics; 8 Astrophysics; 9 Non-relativistic quantum field theory; 10 Superfluidity; 11 Path integrals; 12 A second look; 13 Phase transitions and the renormalization group; Index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Statistical mechanics.
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Statistical mechanics. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Sen, Siddhartha.
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Sexton, James Christopher, 1956-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Sachs, I. Elements of statistical mechanics. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, ©2006 9780521841986 (DLC) 2006297048 (OCoLC)61702416 |
| ISBN |
0511168160 (electronic book) |
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9780511168161 (electronic book) |
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9780511648250 (electronic book) |
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0511648251 (electronic book) |
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9780511755620 (electronic book) |
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0511755627 (electronic book) |
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9780511166570 (electronic book) |
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0511166575 (electronic book) |
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051116761X |
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9780511167614 |
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0521841984 (hardback) |
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9780521841986 |
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