Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics, Volume 10This book is devoted to a discussion of some of the basic physical concepts and methods useful in the description of situations involving systems which consist of very many particulars. It attempts, in particular, to introduce the reader to the disciplines of thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and kinetic theory from a unified and modern point of view. The presentation emphasizes the essential unity of the subject matter and develops physical insight by stressing the microscopic content of the theory. |
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... theorem 587 15.17 Nyquist's theorem and equilibrium conditions 589 GENERAL DISCUSSION OF IRREVERSIBLE PROCESSES 15.18 Fluctuations and Onsager relations 594 Appendices A.1 Review of elementary sums A.2 Evaluation of the integral [ “。 A ...
... theorem 587 15.17 Nyquist's theorem and equilibrium conditions 589 GENERAL DISCUSSION OF IRREVERSIBLE PROCESSES 15.18 Fluctuations and Onsager relations 594 Appendices A.1 Review of elementary sums A.2 Evaluation of the integral [ “。 A ...
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... theorem is valid only in classical statistical mechanics . In the correct quantum - mechanical descrip- tion a system has a set of possible energy levels , as indicated in Fig . 7 · 5 ∙ 1 , where Eo is the ground - state energy and ...
... theorem is valid only in classical statistical mechanics . In the correct quantum - mechanical descrip- tion a system has a set of possible energy levels , as indicated in Fig . 7 · 5 ∙ 1 , where Eo is the ground - state energy and ...
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... theorem . " It is a special case of the general connection existing between fluctuations and dissipation in physical systems . ( For example , in the Brownian - motion ... THEOREM AND EQUILIBRIUM CONDITIONS 589 15-16 Nyquist's theorem.
... theorem . " It is a special case of the general connection existing between fluctuations and dissipation in physical systems . ( For example , in the Brownian - motion ... THEOREM AND EQUILIBRIUM CONDITIONS 589 15-16 Nyquist's theorem.
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Introduction to statistical methods | 1 |
GENERAL DISCUSSION OF THE RANDOM WALK | 24 |
Statistical description of systems of particles | 47 |
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