Statistical mechanics : entropy, order parameters, and complexity / James P. Sethna,...
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La bibliothèque de l'ESPCI Magasin | PR-003 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | PR-003 |
Autres tirages : 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012
Bibliogr. p. [313]-321. Notes bibliogr. Index
What is statistical mechanics ? Random walks with emergent properties. Temperature and equilibrium. Phase-space dynamics and ergodicity. Entropy. Free energies. Quantum statistical mechanics. Calculation and computation. Order parameters, broken symmetry, and topology. Correlations, response, and dissipation. Abrupt phase transitions. Continuous phase transitions. Appendix : Fourier methods