Statistical Physics

by F. Mandl

Paper Book, 1981

Status

Available

Call number

530.1

Library's review

Indeholder "Editors' preface to the Manchester Physics Series", "Preface", "Flow diagram", "1. The First Law of Thermodynamics", " 1.1 Macroscopic Physics", " 1.2 Some Thermal Concepts", " 1.3 The First Law", " 1.4 Magnetic Work", " Summary", " Problems 1", "2. The Second Law of Thermodynamics I",

" 2.1 The Direction of Natural Processes", " 2.2 The Statistical Weight of a Macrostate", " 2.3 Equilibrium of an Isolated System", " 2.4 The Schottky Defect", " 2.5 Equilibrium of a System in a Heat Bath", " Summary", " Problems 2", "3. Paramagnetism", " 3.1 A Paramagnetic Solid in a Heat Bath", " 3.2 The Heat Capacity and the Entropy", " 3.3 An Isolated Paramagnetic Solid", " 3.4 Negative Temperature", " Problems 3", "4. The Second Law of Thermodynamics II", " 4.1 The Second Law for Infinitesimal Changes", " 4.2 The Clausius Inequality", " 4.3 Simple Applications", " 4.3.1 Heating Water", " 4.3.2 Melting Ice", " 4.3.3 Temperature Equalization", " 4.3.4 Isothermal Compression of a Perfect Gas", " 4.4 The Helmholtz Free Energy", " 4.5 Other Thermodynamic Potentials", " 4.6 Maximum Work", " 4.7 The Third Law of Thermodynamics", " 4.8 The Third Law (Continued)", "5. Simple Thermodynamic Systems", " 5.1 Other Forms of the Second Law", " 5.2 Heat Engines and Refrigerators", " 5.3 The Difference of Heat Capacities", " 5.4 Some Properties of Perfect Gases", " 5.4.1 The Entropy", " 5.4.2 The Entropy of Mixing", " 5.5 Some Properties of Real Gases", " 5.5.1 The Joule Effect", " 5.5.2 The Joule-Thompson Effect", " 5.5.3 The Counter-Current Heat Exchanger", " 5.6 Adiabatic Cooling; ", " Problems 5", "6. The Heat Capacity of Solids", " 6.1 Introductory Remarks", " 6.2 Einstein's Theory", " 6.2.1 Derivation of Einstein's Result", " 6.2.1 Comparison of Einstein's Result with Experiment", " 6.3 Debye's Theory", " 6.3.1 Derivation of Debye's Result", " 6.3.2 Comparison of Debye's Result with Experiment", " Problems 6", "7. The Perfect Classical Gas", " 7.1 The Definition of the Perfect Classical Gas", " 7.2 The Partition Function", " 7.3 Validity Criterion for the Classical Regime", " 7.4 The Equation of State", " 7.5 The Heat capacity", " 7.6 The Entropy", " 7.7 The Maxwell Velocity Distribution", " 7.8 Real Gases", " 7.9 Classical Statistical Mechanics", " 7.9.1 The Equipartition of Energy", " Problems 7", "8. Phase Equilibria", " 8.1 Equilibrium Conditions", " 8.2 Alternative Derivation of the Equilibrium Conditions", " 8.3 Discussion of the Equilibrium Conditions", " 8.4 The Clausius-Clapeyron Equation", " 8.5 Applications of the Clausius-Clapeyron Equation", " 8.5.1 Pressure Dependence of the Melting Point", " 8.5.2 Pressure Dependence of the Boiling Point", " 8.5.3 The Vapour Pressure Curve", " 8.6 The Critical Point", " Problems 8", "9. The Perfect Quantal Gas I", " 9.1 Introductory Remarks", " 9.2 Quantum Statistics", " 9.3 The Partition Function", " Problems 9", "10. Black-Body Radiation", " 10.1 Introductory Remarks", " 10.2 The Partition Function for Photons", " 10.3 Planck's Law: Derivation", " 10.4 The Properties of Black-Body Radiation", " 10.5 The Thermodynamics of Black-Body Radiation ", " Problems 10", "11. The Perfect Quantal Gas II", " 11.1 The Partition Function", " 11.2 The Partition Function: Alternative Approach", " 11.3 The Classical Limit", " 11.4 The Free Electron Model of Metals", " 11.4.1 The Fermi-Dirac Distribution", " 11.4.2 The Electronic Heat Capacity of Metals", " 11.5 Bose-Einstein Condensation", " Problems 11", "12. Systems with Variable Particle Numbers", " 12.1 Introductory Remarks", " 12.2 The Grand Partition Function", " 12.3 The Perfect Classical Gas", " 12.4 The Perfect Quantal Gas", " 12.4.1 Fluctuations in a Perfect Quantal Gas", " 12.5 Multicomponent Systems", " Problems 12", "A. Mathematical Results", " A.1 Stirling's Formula", " A.2 Evaluation of integral(x,0,infinity) (e^x - 1)^(-1) x^3 dx", " A.3 Some Kinetic Theory Integrals", "B. The Density of States", " B.1 The General Case", " B.2 The Schrödinger Equation", " B.3 Electromagnetic Waves", " B.4 Elastic Waves in a Continuous Solid ", "C. Hints for Solving Problems", "Bibliography", "Index", "Physical constants and conversion factors".

Universitetslærebog i statistisk fysik, dvs en syg smart måde at snakke om temperatur, tryk og andet som rent statistiske egenskaber, når man har store antal af partikler samlet i et system, fx en cykelpumpe.
Franz Mandel.

Show Less

Genres

Publication

John Wiley, 1981.

Description

The Manchester Physics Series General Editors: D. J. Sandiford; F. Mandl; A. C. Phillips Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester Properties of Matter B. H. Flowers and E. Mendoza Optics Second Edition F. G. Smith and J. H. Thomson Statistical Physics Second Edition E. Mandl Electromagnetism Second Edition I. S. Grant and W. R. Phillips Statistics R. J. Barlow Solid State Physics Second Edition J. R. Hook and H. E. Hall Quantum Mechanics F. Mandl Particle Physics Second Edition B. R. Martin and G. Shaw The Physics of Stars Second Edition A. C. Phillips Computing for Scientists R. J. Barlow and A. R. Barnett Statistical Physics, Second Edition develops a unified treatment of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics, which emphasises the statistical nature of the laws of thermodynamics and the atomic nature of matter. Prominence is given to the Gibbs distribution, leading to a simple treatment of quantum statistics and of chemical reactions. Undergraduate students of physics and related sciences will find this a stimulating account of the basic physics and its applications. Only an elementary knowledge of kinetic theory and atomic physics, as well as the rudiments of quantum theory, are presupposed for an understanding of this book. Statistical Physics, Second Edition features: A fully integrated treatment of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. A flow diagram allowing topics to be studied in different orders or omitted altogether. Optional "starred" and highlighted sections containing more advanced and specialised material for the more ambitious reader. Sets of problems at the end of each chapter to help student understanding. Hints for solving the problems are given in an Appendix.… (more)

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

xiii, 379 p.; 22.9 cm

ISBN

0471566586 / 9780471566588

Local notes

Omslag: Ikke angivet
Omslaget viser en skitse af et system inden i et varmebad
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi

Måske skal man træde varsomt indenfor dette emne: American physicist David Goodstein, in the opening lines to his 1975 book States of Matter: "Ludwig Boltzmann, who spent much of his life studying statistical mechanics, died in 1906, by his own hand. Paul Ehrenfest, carrying on the work, died similarly in 1933. Now it is our turn to study statistical mechanics. Perhaps it will be wise to approach the subject cautiously."