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003			OSt
020			_a9780691249735
040			_cIIT Kanpur
041			_aeng
082			_a530.13 _bK658s
100			_aKivelson, Steven A.
245			_aStatistical mechanics _bof phases and phase transitions _cSteven A. Kivelson, Jack Mingde Jiang and Jeffrey Chang
260			_bPrinceton University Press _c2024 _aNew Jersey
300			_axvii, 447p
520			_a Statistical mechanics deploys a powerful set of mathematical approaches for studying the thermodynamic properties of complex physical systems. This textbook introduces students to the statistical mechanics of systems undergoing changes of state, focusing on the basic principles for classifying distinct thermodynamic phases and the critical phenomena associated with transitions between them. Uniquely designed to promote active learning, Statistical Mechanics of Phases and Phase Transitions presents some of the most beautiful and profound concepts in physics, enabling students to obtain an essential understanding of a computationally challenging subject without getting lost in the details. Provides a self-contained, conceptually deep introduction to the statistical mechanics of phases and phase transitions from a modern perspective Carefully leads students from spontaneously broken symmetries to the universality of phase transitions and the renormalization group Encourages student-centric active learning suitable for both the classroom and self-study Features a wealth of guided worksheets with full solutions throughout the book that help students learn by doing Includes informative appendixes that cover key mathematical concepts and methods Ideal for undergraduate physics majors and beginning graduate students Solutions manual for all end-of-chapter problems (available only to instructors) Related B
650			_aStatistical mechanics
700			_aJiang, Jack Mingde
700			_aChang, Jeffrey
942			_cBK
999			_c567433 _d567433