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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Page 90
... valid . The Boltzmann transport equation is strictly valid for a dilute gas at an instant when the gas is in a state of “ molecular chaos . " But we have seen that collisions can destroy " molecular chaos , " once established . The ...
... valid . The Boltzmann transport equation is strictly valid for a dilute gas at an instant when the gas is in a state of “ molecular chaos . " But we have seen that collisions can destroy " molecular chaos , " once established . The ...
Page 236
... valid for small M and large R. ( c ) Suppose the electron gas is at such a high density that relativistic effects ... valid for high densities or for R → 0 . Hence it is valid for M near Mo. Our model yields the remarkable predication ...
... valid for small M and large R. ( c ) Suppose the electron gas is at such a high density that relativistic effects ... valid for high densities or for R → 0 . Hence it is valid for M near Mo. Our model yields the remarkable predication ...
Page 410
... valid only up to the order a2 . We seek , however , the energy levels in the limit N -∞ V V = v N ( 19.2 ) where v ... validity of ( 19.1 ) is unclear ; it is discussed later , after we have performed some calculations . The object of ...
... valid only up to the order a2 . We seek , however , the energy levels in the limit N -∞ V V = v N ( 19.2 ) where v ... validity of ( 19.1 ) is unclear ; it is discussed later , after we have performed some calculations . The object of ...
Contents
THE LAWS OF THERMODYNAMICS | 3 |
SOME APPLICATIONS OF THERMODYNAMICS | 33 |
THE PROBLEM OF KINETIC THEORY | 55 |
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