Introduction to statistical physics : and to computer simulations /

Casquilho, João Paulo 1951-

Introduction to statistical physics : and to computer simulations / João Paulo Casquilho, Paulo Ivo Cortez Teixeira. - xiv, 331 páginas : ilustraciones ; 26 cm

A translation from the Portuguese language edition Introdução à física estatística.

Incluye referencias bibliográficas, apéndices e índice

Random walks -- Review of thermodynamics -- The postulates of statistical physics. Thermodynamic equilibrium -- Statistical thermodynamics--developments and applications -- The classical ideal gas -- The quantum ideal gas -- Magnetism -- The Ising model -- Liquid crystals -- Phase transitions and critical phenomena -- Irreversible processes.

9781107053786 (cubierta dura : papel alcalino)


Statistical physics

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