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Statistical Mechanics of Phases and Phase Transitions - by Steven A Kivelson & Jack Mingde Jiang & Jeffrey Chang (Paperback)
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Highlights
- An engaging undergraduate introduction to the statistical mechanics of phase transitions Statistical mechanics deploys a powerful set of mathematical approaches for studying the thermodynamic properties of complex physical systems.
- About the Author: Steven A. Kivelson is the Prabhu Goel Family Professor of Physics at Stanford University.
- 472 Pages
- Science, Physics
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Book Synopsis
An engaging undergraduate introduction to the statistical mechanics of phase transitions
Statistical mechanics deploys a powerful set of mathematical approaches for studying the thermodynamic properties of complex physical systems. This textbook introduces students to the statistical mechanics of systems undergoing changes of state, focusing on the basic principles for classifying distinct thermodynamic phases and the critical phenomena associated with transitions between them. Uniquely designed to promote active learning, Statistical Mechanics of Phases and Phase Transitions presents some of the most beautiful and profound concepts in physics, enabling students to obtain an essential understanding of a computationally challenging subject without getting lost in the details.- Provides a self-contained, conceptually deep introduction to the statistical mechanics of phases and phase transitions from a modern perspective
- Carefully leads students from spontaneously broken symmetries to the universality of phase transitions and the renormalization group
- Encourages student-centric active learning suitable for both the classroom and self-study
- Features a wealth of guided worksheets with full solutions throughout the book that help students learn by doing
- Includes informative appendixes that cover key mathematical concepts and methods
- Ideal for undergraduate physics majors and beginning graduate students
- Solutions manual for all end-of-chapter problems (available only to instructors)
About the Author
Steven A. Kivelson is the Prabhu Goel Family Professor of Physics at Stanford University. Jack Mingde Jiang received a PhD in applied physics from Stanford. Jeffrey Chang is a PhD student in the Department of Physics at Harvard University.Dimensions (Overall): 9.9 Inches (H) x 7.0 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: 3.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 472
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Physics
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Theme: Mathematical & Computational
Format: Paperback
Author: Steven A Kivelson & Jack Mingde Jiang & Jeffrey Chang
Language: English
Street Date: June 25, 2024
TCIN: 88682893
UPC: 9780691249735
Item Number (DPCI): 247-16-0638
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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