Statistical Physics, Part 1A lucid presentation of statistical physics and thermodynamics which develops from the general principles to give a large number of applications of the theory. |
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... statistical physics is the least well - founded branch of theoretical physics . Reference is generally made to the point that some of its conclusions are not subject to rigorous mathematical proof ; and it is overlooked that every other ...
... statistical physics is the least well - founded branch of theoretical physics . Reference is generally made to the point that some of its conclusions are not subject to rigorous mathematical proof ; and it is overlooked that every other ...
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... statistical physics . The statistical distribution of a given subsystem does not depend on the initial state of any other small part of the same system , since over a sufficient- ly long time the effect of this initial state will be ...
... statistical physics . The statistical distribution of a given subsystem does not depend on the initial state of any other small part of the same system , since over a sufficient- ly long time the effect of this initial state will be ...
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... statistical physics are probabilistic . In this respect statistical physics differs from ( classical ) mechanics , the deductions of which are entirely deterministic . It should be emphasised , however , that the probabilistic nature of ...
... statistical physics are probabilistic . In this respect statistical physics differs from ( classical ) mechanics , the deductions of which are entirely deterministic . It should be emphasised , however , that the probabilistic nature of ...
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Elementary excitations in a quantum Fermi liquid | 1 |
Interaction of quasiparticles | 2 |
Magnetic susceptibility of a Fermi liquid | 3 |
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