Statistical Thermodynamics
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In this concise volume, one of the founder of quantum mechanics and one of the greatest theoretical physicists of the century (Nobel laureate, 1933) attempts to develop a simple, unified standard method of dealing with all cases of statistical thermodynamics (classical, quantum, Bose-Einstein, Fermi-Dirac, etc.) The level of discussion is relatively advanced. As Professor Schrödinger remarks in the Introduction: "It is not a first introduction for newcomers to the subject, but rather a 'repetitorium.' The treatment of those topics which are to be found in every one of a hundred text-books is severely condensed; on the other hand, vital points which are usually passed over in all but the large monographs (such as Fowler's and Tolman's) are dealt with at greater level." Review: Advanced Work that Covers Many Unusual Aspects of Stat Mech - This little book is a great buy for the advanced undergraduate or graduate student who has already had some exposure to Statistical Mechanics. Schrodinger's influence on modern physics is well known (The Schrodinger Equation, Schrodinger's Cat, Schrodinger's Method), but less well known is his clear and lucid writing style, exemplified in popular works such as "What is Life," but also seen in this more specialized text. This being true however, Schrodinger assumes knowledge of basic statistical mechanics, so it's a good idea to have a standard reference like Tolman or Kittel handy. The last thing is it covers many topics that simply aren't in the standard works, but tend to crop up all the time. It is for this reason a very good reference for grad students whose research involves some aspect of statistical mechanics, since documentation of the different information and techniques in this work is difficult to find outside it. Finally, you can't beat it at the price of $8.95. Review: Excellent condition and very prompt shipping - Enhance my knowledge directly from the expert
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 92 Reviews |
A**E
Advanced Work that Covers Many Unusual Aspects of Stat Mech
This little book is a great buy for the advanced undergraduate or graduate student who has already had some exposure to Statistical Mechanics. Schrodinger's influence on modern physics is well known (The Schrodinger Equation, Schrodinger's Cat, Schrodinger's Method), but less well known is his clear and lucid writing style, exemplified in popular works such as "What is Life," but also seen in this more specialized text. This being true however, Schrodinger assumes knowledge of basic statistical mechanics, so it's a good idea to have a standard reference like Tolman or Kittel handy. The last thing is it covers many topics that simply aren't in the standard works, but tend to crop up all the time. It is for this reason a very good reference for grad students whose research involves some aspect of statistical mechanics, since documentation of the different information and techniques in this work is difficult to find outside it. Finally, you can't beat it at the price of $8.95.
P**K
Excellent condition and very prompt shipping
Enhance my knowledge directly from the expert
C**E
Schrodinger's approach to statistical thermmodynamics
Dated, but a classic from on of the great minds or early modern physics.
A**R
Good book
Good book, but not for the faint hearted. Major concepts are not rigorously developed, expectation is the reader already understands the concepts.
M**Z
TOTAL PERFECTION.
TOTAL PERFECTION. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. THIS BOOK SHOULD BE IN EVERYONE'S LIBRARY.
M**I
Five Stars
was good
T**Z
Five Stars
thank you.
N**U
Three Stars
This book is more at less good,
S**A
O livro é uma preciosidade e chegou de forma íntegra.
Tudo certo com esta aquisição.
G**E
Une vision assez originale
J'ai beaucoup aimé l'approche, même si ce n'est pas celle que je préfère sur le sujet (rien ne vaut, à mon avis, le Landau Lifischitz en la matière). Mais Schrödinger arrive à la fois à être didactique et original. Ce livre vaut vraiment la peine d'être lu!
M**D
Basics is prerequisite
Not easy if you’re not into the subject
A**R
Not a introduction
This is not for introduction but gives new insight
C**M
livre très intéressaant en lui-même. Dommage qu'il soit bridé par DRM.
J'ai bien reçu ce livre sur mon kindle. Maais pas moyen de le transférer sur mon ordinateur, sur lequel sa lecture serait bien plus confortable!
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