Quantum Statistical Mechanics
Equilibrium and non-equilibrium theory from first principles
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Solid State Physics, General Physics
| Author: | Phil Attard | ISBN: | 9780750311885 |
| Publisher: | Institute of Physics Publishing | Publication: | October 29, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Institute of Physics Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Phil Attard |
| ISBN: | 9780750311885 |
| Publisher: | Institute of Physics Publishing |
| Publication: | October 29, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Institute of Physics Publishing |
| 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.
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.
