Mathematical Statistical Mechanics

Colin J. Thompson

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Princeton University Press
19 May 2015

Probability & statistics; Classical mechanics; States of matter; Statistical physics

Series: Princeton Legacy Library

While most introductions to statistical mechanics are either too mathematical or too physical, Colin Thompson's book combines mathematical rigor with familiar physical materials. Following introductory chapters on kinetic theory, thermodynamics, the Gibbs ensembles, and the thermodynamic limit, later chapters discuss the classical theories of phase transitions, the Ising model, algebraic methods and combinatorial methods for solving the two-dimensional model in zero field, and some applications of the Ising model to biology. Originally published in 1979. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

By: Colin J. Thompson
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 4641
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 397g
ISBN: 9780691608686
ISBN 10: 0691608687
Series: Princeton Legacy Library
Pages: 290
Publication Date: 19 May 2015
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

*Frontmatter, pg. i*Preface, pg. v*Contents, pg. vii*Note to the Reader, pg. x*1. Kinetic Theory, pg. 1*2. Thermodynamics, pg. 32*3. The Gibbs Ensembles and the Thermodynamic Limit, pg. 54*4. Phase Transitions and Critical Points, pg. 78*5. The Ising Model: Algebraic Approach, pg. 116*6. The Ising Model: Combinatorial Approach, pg. 145*7. Some Applications of the Ising Model to Biology, pg. 177*Appendixes, pg. 209*Bibliography, pg. 263*Index, pg. 275