The Principles of Statistical Mechanics by Richard C Tolman

The Principles of Statistical Mechanics by Richard C Tolman

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Definitive treatise offers a concise exposition of classical statistical mechanics and a thorough elucidation of quantum statistical mechanics, plus applications of statistical mechanics to thermodynamic behavior. 1930 edition.

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The Principles of Statistical Mechanics by Richard C Tolman

This is the definitive treatise on the fundamentals of statistical mechanics. A concise exposition of classical statistical mechanics is followed by a thorough elucidation of quantum statistical mechanics: postulates, theorems, statistical ensembles, changes in quantum mechanical systems with time, and more. The final two chapters discuss applications of statistical mechanics to thermodynamic behavior. 1930 edition.
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ISBN 13 9780486638966
ISBN 10 0486638960
Title The Principles of Statistical Mechanics
Author Richard Tolman
Series Dover Books On Physics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Dover Publications Inc.
Year published 2010-09-16
Number of pages 704
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