01791 n a2200193 4500 u7264 SIRSI 20251112200004.0 |a250723t2009 us a r 01|0 eng d 9781577666127 clrauoh eng clrauoh rda Reif, R. author. Fundamentals of statistical and thermal physics / R. Reif. text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier All macroscopic systems consist ultimately of atoms obeying the laws of quantum mechanics. That premise forms the basis for this comprehensive text, intended for a first upper-level course in statistical and thermal physics. Reif emphasizes that the combination of microscopic concepts with some statistical postulates leads readily to conclusions on a purely macroscopic level. The author s writing style and penchant for description energize interest in condensed matter physics as well as provide a conceptual grounding with information that is crystal clear and memorable. Reif first introduces basic probability concepts and statistical methods used throughout all of physics. Statistical ideas are then applied to systems of particles in equilibrium to enhance an understanding of the basic notions of statistical mechanics, from which derive the purely macroscopic general statements of thermodynamics. Next, he turns to the more complicated equilibrium situations, such as phase transformations and quantum gases, before discussing nonequilibrium situations in which he treats transport theory and dilute gases at varying levels of sophistication. In the last chapter, he addresses some general questions involving irreversible processes and fluctuations. Editors. Statistics. 6281 6281 2026-03-12 00:00:00 35672003983 519.5 R361f 2009 35672003983 1 2025-10-14 BOOK 0 0 0 COL_GRAL 0 BCENTRAL BCENTRAL 2025-07-23 2026-03-12 00:00:00 35672003984 519.5 R361f 2009 35672003984 2 2025-10-14 BOOK 0 0 0 COL_GRAL 0 BCENTRAL BCENTRAL 2025-07-23