Statistical Mechanics A Short Treatise |
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| Author:
| Gallavotti, Giovanni |
| Series title: | Theoretical and Mathematical Physics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-642-08438-6 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2010 |
| Publisher: | Springer
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $176.95 |
Book Description:
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This clear book presents a critical and modern analysis of the conceptual foundations of statistical mechanics as laid down in Boltzmann's works. The author emphasises the relation between microscopic reversibility and macroscopic irreversibility, explaining fundamental concepts in detail.
This clear book presents a critical and modern analysis of the conceptual foundations of statistical mechanics as laid down in Boltzmann's works. The author emphasises the relation between microscopic reversibility and macroscopic irreversibility, explaining fundamental concepts in detail.