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Quantum Statistical Mechanics: Equilibrium and non-equilibrium theory from first principles

Quantum Statistical Mechanics: Equilibrium and non-equilibrium theory from first principles

Hardcover

Series: Iop Expanding Physics

General SciencePhysics

ISBN10: 0750311894
ISBN13: 9780750311892
Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing
Published: Oct 29 2015
Pages: 249
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.80 Width: 7.20 Depth: 10.20
Language: English

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.

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