Statistical Physics, 2nd Edition 2nd Edition by Franz Mandl (PDF)

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The Manchester Physics Series General Editors: D. J. Sandiford; F. Mandl; A. C. Phillips Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester Properties of Matter B. H. Flowers and E. Mendoza Optics Second Edition F. G. Smith and J. H. Thomson Statistical Physics Second Edition E. Mandl Electromagnetism Second Edition I. S. Grant and W. R. Phillips Statistics R. J. Barlow Solid State Physics Second Edition J. R. Hook and H. E. Hall Quantum Mechanics F. Mandl Particle Physics Second Edition B. R. Martin and G. Shaw The Physics of Stars Second Edition A. C. Phillips Computing for Scientists R. J. Barlow and A. R. Barnett Statistical Physics, Second Edition develops a unified treatment of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics, which emphasises the statistical nature of the laws of thermodynamics and the atomic nature of matter. Prominence is given to the Gibbs distribution, leading to a simple treatment of quantum statistics and of chemical reactions. Undergraduate students of physics and related sciences will find this a stimulating account of the basic physics and its applications. Only an elementary knowledge of kinetic theory and atomic physics, as well as the rudiments of quantum theory, are presupposed for an understanding of this book. Statistical Physics, Second Edition features: A fully integrated treatment of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.A flow diagram allowing topics to be studied in different orders or omitted altogether.Optional “starred” and highlighted sections containing more advanced and specialised material for the more ambitious reader.Sets of problems at the end of each chapter to help student understanding. Hints for solving the problems are given in an Appendix.

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Editorial Reviews: From the Inside Flap THE MANCHESTER PHYSICS SERIESStatistical Physics, Second Edition develops a unified treatment of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics, which emphasises the statistical nature of the laws of thermo-dynamics and the atomic nature of matter. Prominence is given to the Gibbs distribution, leading to a simple treatment of quantum statistics and of chemical reactions. Undergraduate students of physics and related sciences will find this a stimulating account of the basic physics and its applications. Only an elementary knowledge of kinetic theory and atomic physics, as well as the rudiments of quantum theory, are presupposed for an under-standing of this book. Statistical Physics, Second Edition features: A fully integrated treatment of thermo-dynamics and statistical mechanics.A flow diagram allowing topics to be studied in different orders or omitted altogether.Optional “starred” and highlighted sections containing more advanced and specialised material for the more ambitious reader.Sets of problems at the end of each chapter to help student understanding. Hints for solving the problems are given in an Appendix. From the Back Cover THE MANCHESTER PHYSICS SERIESStatistical Physics, Second Edition develops a unified treatment of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics, which emphasises the statistical nature of the laws of thermo-dynamics and the atomic nature of matter. Prominence is given to the Gibbs distribution, leading to a simple treatment of quantum statistics and of chemical reactions. Undergraduate students of physics and related sciences will find this a stimulating account of the basic physics and its applications. Only an elementary knowledge of kinetic theory and atomic physics, as well as the rudiments of quantum theory, are presupposed for an under-standing of this book. Statistical Physics, Second Edition features: A fully integrated treatment of thermo-dynamics and statistical mechanics.A flow diagram allowing topics to be studied in different orders or omitted altogether.Optional “starred” and highlighted sections containing more advanced and specialised material for the more ambitious reader.Sets of problems at the end of each chapter to help student understanding. Hints for solving the problems are given in an Appendix. About the Author General Editors: D. J. SANDIFORD; F. MANDL; A. C. PHILLIPS Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of ManchesterPROPERTIES OF MATTER B. H. FLOWERS and E. MENDOZA OPTICS Second Edition F. G. SMITH and J. H. THOMSON STATISTICAL PHYSICS Second Edition F. MANDL ELECTROMAGNETISM Second Edition I. S. GRANT and W. R. PHILLIPS STATISTICS R. J. BARLOW SOLID STATE PHYSICS Second Edition J. R. HOOK and H. E. HALL QUANTUM MECHANICS F. MANDL PARTICLE PHYSICS Second Edition B. R. MARTIN and G. SHAW THE PHYSICS OF STARS Second Edition A. C. PHILLIPS COMPUTING FOR SCIENTISTS R. J. BARLOW and A. R. BARNETT Read more

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⭐excellent treatment of subject

⭐Good book that explains statistical mechanics and thermodinamics

⭐Although I enjoy the book greatly and highly recommend it, I am disappointed with the publisher. The inside cover of mandls books always have a flow diagram with a scheme on how to use it but they printed the quantum physics diagram for my statistical physics one and I cannot find the right one online anywhere.

⭐I bought this over the winter break hoping to get a leap ahead for my stat mech class. This book is almost worthless, it glazes over things in a 10,000 foot view that would bore anyone who wants to know more about stat mech and is without any meat for those looking to get a handle on the subject. I found another book (thanks to Amazon reviewers) and I highly recommend both “A Survival Guide to Statistical Mechanics” by Glazer and Wark (get your thermo under control) followed by “Statistical Physics and Particles” (Kardar) coupled with Feynman’s lectures on Stat Mech. The solutions for Kardar are on the net which will aid a person’s understanding greatly (the problems are almost impossible without it).

⭐Pedagogically speaking, this is probably the best intermediate level statistical physics book out there. The concepts are laid out very clearly and logically. The examples are very useful and effective.Maybe the best part of the book is that is contains solutions (not just answers!) to the end-of-chapter problems, which makes it a student-friendly textbook. Therefore it is very suitable for those who like self-studying.It is a relatively short book, but it includes only the essentials, it does not inundate you with fancy details. Very strongly recommended!

⭐as a thermodynamics textbook, it is quite underwhelming. it has no solved examples, the excercises are inadequate and just in general its a physics textbook lacking in many areas including the math that is necessary to communicate and encourage problem solving skills. it is wordy and takes too lomg to read. definitely not recommended.

⭐This book is really one of the most interesting books I’ve ever read, and is my favorite book in physics. The writing style is clear, the figures and graphs well-done, and the book contains valuable exercises and partial solutions. As an undergraduate text it requires a basic background in diff. eq., classical mechanics, e&m etc, but never gets too intimidating. In a graduate statmech class I found the background I received from Mandl carried me almost all the way through. What a great book!

⭐I originally wanted to obtain a self-study guide for thermodynamics and statistical physics. I noticed that F. Mandl’s book was always checked out at the local university library which could have implied it was a certain professor’s favorite reading assignment, but the current Amazon reviews gave it an excellent grade.I have completed the first chapter and exercises thus far. I have to say that the presentation of the first law of T.D. is very simple, but the exerices are much more challenging than the chapter contents and examples. I have broswed the other chapters and read subsections, and so far the book seems to be written very well and to the point. One of the best things about this book is the Hints for solving problems (which is really a small solution appendix). I would already have carried forward several errors if not for this material. Even if you’ve taken an introductory sequence in the past, it is good to lay aside your assumptions and allow Mandl to navigate you through without prior prejudice.

⭐* PhysicalThis book is very well bound for a paperback and has helpful size of fonts. It is in black and white text and graphs.* What is the book’s target audience?This book is aimed at undergraduate physics and associated sciences.* Whats is the book’s pitch then?Statistical physics is a method to the study of physical properties of macroscopic systems, this being collections of a very large number of atoms or molecules to get around what would otherwise be an insurmountable computation in numbers of using classical mechanics equations. This gets around such as using, say, 10^23 coordinates equations in classical mechanics.The book has a structure – showed by the flow diagram – covering the principles of thermodynamics, using physical models to clarify these topics. There is a slim requirement of prior knowledge of the following; conservation of kinetic and potential energies, simplified atomic physics, basic forms of electrical theory in an involved formal descriptions, forms of state equations, and understanding and exposure to simplified differential and partial differential equations theory, general power series with some in the form of Taylor series, and the comprehension of calculus limits in equations. Plus some exposure of tensor analysis would be nice. And of course some statistical theory, say a- level will do.The first few chapters are explanatory and have a reduced math contact and many, many graphs that are easier and helpful to absorb and take in. The graphs include forms such as possessing rapidly increasing, with a sharp peak with a long decay, such of the form taken with Boltzmann / Maxwell and Maxwell velocity equations graphing and black body equations.The mathematical content become steeper the further you read through the book, say after chapter 4. A lot of the mathematical graphs use combined exponential series in the greek forms of multiple products and sums. These are really tasty to grasp!* CommentI accidentally met a retired physics tutor on a walk. He had used this very book on a university degree course. And he discovered his students were broadly resistant to the way this book describes its topic area. He said it was too involved at its level of tutoring.* SummaryI have enjoyed reading this book, after the ‘Concepts of Thermal Physics’ (below). The mathematical format of this book is deeper to grasp. Once you grasp the format it’s really helpful and explanatory to study this in this way.Concepts in Thermal Physics Paperback – 1 Oct 2009by Stephen J. Blundell (Author), Katherine M. Blundell (Author)

⭐This is a great book and helped me consolidate my ideas of physics. I am of mature years, but still find physics fascinating. One is never too old to learn. And my maths is now much better than when I was a physics undergraduate.

⭐Should cover basic classical thermodynamics clearly before embarking on statistical mechanics.Comprehensive content on subject.

⭐A clear explanation of the methods of statistic methods in thermodynamics is given.

⭐Arrived in great condition, and was very affordable.It’s a great textbook, very condensed and easy to understand. I’m using it to aid me with a statistical mechanics course.

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