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Statistical Physics

Volume 5

  • 3rd Edition - August 6, 1996
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: L D Landau, E.M. Lifshitz
  • Language: English

A lucid presentation of statistical physics and thermodynamics which develops from the general principles to give a large number of applications of the theory.… Read more

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Description

A lucid presentation of statistical physics and thermodynamics which develops from the general principles to give a large number of applications of the theory.

Readership

For final year undergraduates, postgraduates, and research workers in theoretical physics and physics.

Table of contents

Fundamental principles of theoretical physics; The Gibbs distribution; Ideal gases; Solids; Non-ideal gases; Solutions; Chemical reactions; Fluctuations; Surfaces.

Review quotes

"Stimulating reading"—New Scientist

Product details

  • Edition: 3
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 17, 1996
  • Language: English

About the author

L D Landau

Author
Affiliations and expertise
Institute of Physical Problems, U.S.S.R. Academy of Sciences

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