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Author:   Jochen Rau (Professor of Mathematics, Professor of Mathematics, RheinMain University of Applied Sciences)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 18.10cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 25.50cm
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9780199595068

ISBN 10:   0199595062
Pages:   226
Publication Date:   28 September 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1: Introduction 1.1: The Challenge of Statistical Mechanics 1.2: Classical Probability 2: Quantum Theory 2.1: Review of Basic Concepts 2.2: Mixed States 2.3: Composite Systems 3: Constructing the State 3.1: Information and Entropy 3.2: Maximum Entropy Principle 3.3: Thermodynamic Square 3.4: Reproducible Processes and the Second Law 3.5: Equilibrium and Temperature 3.6: Fluctuations 4: Simple Systems 4.1: Harmonic Oscillator 4.2: Rotor 4.3: Spin in a Magnetic Field 4.4: Paramagnet 5: Thermodynamic Limit 5.1: Homogeneity 5.2: Stability 5.3: Equivalence of Ensembles 5.4: Four Laws 6: Perfect Gas 6.1: Generic Properties 6.2: Continuum and Classical Limits 6.3: Fermi Gas 6.4: Bose--Einstein Condensation 6.5: Photons 6.6: Internal Dynamics 6.7: Dilute Solution 7: Processes and Responses 7.1: Work and Heat 7.2: Cycles, Barriers, and Reservoirs 7.3: Potentials 7.4: Equilibrium and Stability in the Presence of a Reservoir 7.5: Coefficients 8: Phase Transitions 8.1: Coexistence of Phases 8.2: First-Order Phase Transition 8.3: Second-Order Phase Transition: Ising Model

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Statistical Physics and ThermodynamicsR is the fruit of several years of lecturing a very successful course at Ulm University. Jochen Rau's love for teaching is reflected in the careful preparation of this book and becomes apparent when reading it. Indeed, he invested much effort in its preparation and delivered the course with great enthusiasm and engagement, so much so that he was awarded the Goldene Kreide golden chalk , an award given by students to best lecturer of the semester. * Martin B. Plenio, Ulm University * With a powerful blend of the abstract and the concrete, Rau beautifully reveals how physical consequences emerge from their underlying statistical and quantum mechanical foundations. The writing is crisp and concise, the pedagogy clear and effective. * Alec Schramm, Occidental College, Los Angeles * What makes this book special is the cleverly chosen order in which the reader is walked through the fascinating landscape of statistical physics and thermodynamics. The route taken offers a modern overall perspective as well as a thorough understanding of how the different pieces fit together. * Renato Renner, Department of Physics, ETH Zurich * This is not just another textbook on statistical thermodynamics because Jochen Rau manages to follow the logical path from quantum mechanics and information theory to statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and practical applications with great clarity and competence. For students of physics, this concise textbook will be equally stimulating and rewarding. * Hans Christian OEttinger, Department of Materials, ETH Zurich * With rare clarity and great insight, the author explicates the difficult subject matter of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics in eight compact chapters, from basic concepts to applications to phase transitions. His approach is both logical and systematic - and is timely with the advent of the quantum information era. * Y Jack Ng, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill *

Unlike authors who treat thermodynamics as a macroscopic study, Rau uses a ground-up approach, building an understanding of thermodynamic laws from microscopic statistics. He does this much more directly than authors of other texts do. * E. Kincannon, CHOICE * This book offers a modern perspective on statistical physics and thermodynamics. It provides good explanations and carefully selected problems making it an ideal companion for lectures on these topics. * Otfried Guehne, University of Siegen, Germany * With rare clarity and great insight, the author explicates the difficult subject matter of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics in eight compact chapters, from basic concepts to applications to phase transitions. His approach is both logical and systematic -- and is timely with the advent of the quantum information era. * Y Jack Ng, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill * This is not just another textbook on statistical thermodynamics because Jochen Rau manages to follow the logical path from quantum mechanics and information theory to statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and practical applications with great clarity and competence. For students of physics, this concise textbook will be equally stimulating and rewarding. * Hans Christian Öttinger, Department of Materials, ETH Zürich * What makes this book special is the cleverly chosen order in which the reader is walked through the fascinating landscape of statistical physics and thermodynamics. The route taken offers a modern overall perspective as well as a thorough understanding of how the different pieces fit together. * Renato Renner, Department of Physics, ETH Zürich * With a powerful blend of the abstract and the concrete, Rau beautifully reveals how physical consequences emerge from their underlying statistical and quantum mechanical foundations. The writing is crisp and concise, the pedagogy clear and effective. * Alec Schramm, Occidental College, Los Angeles * Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics is the fruit of several years of lecturing a very successful course at Ulm University. Jochen Rau's love for teaching is reflected in the careful preparation of this book and becomes apparent when reading it. Indeed, he invested much effort in its preparation and delivered the course with great enthusiasm and engagement, so much so that he was awarded the Goldene Kreide ""golden chalk"", an award given by students to best lecturer of the semester. * Martin B. Plenio, Ulm University *

"Unlike authors who treat thermodynamics as a macroscopic study, Rau uses a ground-up approach, building an understanding of thermodynamic laws from microscopic statistics. He does this much more directly than authors of other texts do. * E. Kincannon, CHOICE * This book offers a modern perspective on statistical physics and thermodynamics. It provides good explanations and carefully selected problems making it an ideal companion for lectures on these topics. * Otfried Guehne, University of Siegen, Germany * With rare clarity and great insight, the author explicates the difficult subject matter of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics in eight compact chapters, from basic concepts to applications to phase transitions. His approach is both logical and systematic -- and is timely with the advent of the quantum information era. * Y Jack Ng, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill * This is not just another textbook on statistical thermodynamics because Jochen Rau manages to follow the logical path from quantum mechanics and information theory to statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and practical applications with great clarity and competence. For students of physics, this concise textbook will be equally stimulating and rewarding. * Hans Christian ¨Ottinger, Department of Materials, ETH Zürich * What makes this book special is the cleverly chosen order in which the reader is walked through the fascinating landscape of statistical physics and thermodynamics. The route taken offers a modern overall perspective as well as a thorough understanding of how the different pieces fit together. * Renato Renner, Department of Physics, ETH Zürich * With a powerful blend of the abstract and the concrete, Rau beautifully reveals how physical consequences emerge from their underlying statistical and quantum mechanical foundations. The writing is crisp and concise, the pedagogy clear and effective. * Alec Schramm, Occidental College, Los Angeles * Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics is the fruit of several years of lecturing a very successful course at Ulm University. Jochen Rau's love for teaching is reflected in the careful preparation of this book and becomes apparent when reading it. Indeed, he invested much effort in its preparation and delivered the course with great enthusiasm and engagement, so much so that he was awarded the Goldene Kreide ""golden chalk"", an award given by students to best lecturer of the semester. * Martin B. Plenio, Ulm University *"

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Jochen Rau received degrees in physics and mathematics from Goethe University Frankfurt, University of Cambridge, and Duke University. He has taught theoretical physics at Goethe University Frankfurt and Ulm University, Germany, and is currently Professor of Mathematics at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

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