Quantum Statistical Mechanics

Equilibrium and non-equilibrium theory from first principles

AvPhil Attard

Inbunden, Engelska, 2015

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Beskrivning

This book establishes the foundations of non-equilibrium quantum statistical mechanics in order to support students and academics in developing and building their understanding. The formal theory is derived from first principles by mathematical analysis, with concrete physical interpretations and worked examples throughout. It explains the central role of entropy; its relation to the probability operator and the generalisation to transitions, as well as providing first principles derivation of the von Neumann trace form, the Maxwell-Boltzmann form and the Schrödinger equation.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2015-10-29
Mått:178 x 254 x 16 mm
Vikt:661 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:IOP Expanding Physics
Antal sidor:252
Förlag:Oxford University Press
ISBN:9780750311892

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Materietillstånd inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Fysik inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Phil Attard is a research scientist working broadly in the areas of statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and colloid and surface science. He has held academic positions at various universities in Australia, Europe and North America, and he was a Professorial Research Fellow of the Australian Research Council. He has authored some 120 papers, 10 review articles and three books, with more than 5000 citations.

Innehållsförteckning

1 Probability Operator and Statistical Averages 2 Examples and Applications: Equilibrium 3 Probability in Quantum Systems 4 Time Propagator for an Open Quantum System 5 Evolution of the Canonical Equilibrium System 6 Probability Operator for Non-Equilibrium Systems A Probability Densities and the Statistical Average B Stochastic State Transitions for a Non-Equilibrium System C Entropy Eigenfunctions, State Transitions, and Phase Space