Statistical mechanics: a short treatise
Auteur :
Gallavotti, Giovanni
Éditeur :
Gallavotti, Giovanni
ISBN :
9783540648833
Date de publication :
21 juil. 1999
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
1500 g
Format :
Laminated cover
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Allemagne
This text presents an analysis of the conceptual foundations of statistical mechanics as laid down in Boltzmann's works, emphasizing the relation between microscopic reversibility and macroscopic irreversibility. Fundamental concepts such as equipartition, entropy and ergodicity are also explained.