Statistical MechanicsUnlike most other texts on the subject, this clear, concise introduction to the theory of microscopic bodies treats the modern theory of critical phenomena. Provides up-to-date coverage of recent major advances, including a self-contained description of thermodynamics and the classical kinetic theory of gases, interesting applications such as superfluids and the quantum Hall effect, several current research applications, The last three chapters are devoted to the Landau-Wilson approach to critical phenomena. Many new problems and illustrations have been added to this edition. |
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... given by R ' = μ ( dp / dt ) , where μ is the coefficient of viscosity and is the angle shown in Fig . 5.5b . Consider now the effect of P12 ' on one fluid element . It can be seen from Fig . 5.5c , where P12 ' is indicated in its ...
... given by R ' = μ ( dp / dt ) , where μ is the coefficient of viscosity and is the angle shown in Fig . 5.5b . Consider now the effect of P12 ' on one fluid element . It can be seen from Fig . 5.5c , where P12 ' is indicated in its ...
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... shown in Fig . 8.4 . To deduce the behavior of ( v , z ) outside the interval just discussed we use the following facts : ( a ) dø / ǝv is everywhere continuous . This is implied by ( 8.60 ) . ( b ) dø / dv = 0 implies d2 / dv2 ≤ 0 ...
... shown in Fig . 8.4 . To deduce the behavior of ( v , z ) outside the interval just discussed we use the following facts : ( a ) dø / ǝv is everywhere continuous . This is implied by ( 8.60 ) . ( b ) dø / dv = 0 implies d2 / dv2 ≤ 0 ...
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... shown in Fig . 15.4 . At z = 20 , P ( 2 ) must be continuous , as required by theorem 1. Its derivative , however , may be discontinuous . An example of this behavior is shown in Fig . 15.5 . The system possesses two phases ...
... shown in Fig . 15.4 . At z = 20 , P ( 2 ) must be continuous , as required by theorem 1. Its derivative , however , may be discontinuous . An example of this behavior is shown in Fig . 15.5 . The system possesses two phases ...
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THE LAWS OF THERMODYNAMICS | 3 |
SOME APPLICATIONS OF THERMODYNAMICS | 33 |
THE PROBLEM OF KINETIC THEORY | 55 |
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