Statistical and Thermal Physics With Computer Applications, Second Edition
Statistical and Thermal Physics With Computer Applications, Second Edition by Harvey Gould is published by Princeton University Press on September 14, 2021. This comprehensive text spans 528 pages and is presented in English. The book combines a thorough exploration of statistical and thermal physics with enhanced computational tools, making it suitable for both students and educators. It introduces essential concepts and techniques relevant to contemporary physics, requiring only a foundational understanding of introductory mechanics and basic quantum theory.
Readers will find a range of topics covered, including fluids, critical phenomena, and computational techniques that bridge undergraduate and graduate studies. The edition emphasizes active learning through guided problems and includes updated open-source programs in Java, Python, and JavaScript. It features discussions on thermodynamics, probability, magnetism, and the Ising model, along with new content on transport coefficients and linear response theory. This revised edition aims to be more accessible while integrating contemporary research findings, making it a valuable resource for those studying physics and its computational applications.
Official synopsis Publisher
A completely revised edition that combines a comprehensive coverage of statistical and thermal physics with enhanced computational tools, accessibility, and active learning activities to meet the needs of today’s students and educators
This revised and expanded edition of Statistical and Thermal Physics introduces students to the essential ideas and techniques used in many areas of contemporary physics. Ready-to-run programs help make the many abstract concepts concrete. The text requires only a background in introductory mechanics and some basic ideas of quantum theory, discussing material typically found in undergraduate texts as well as topics such as fluids, critical phenomena, and computational techniques, which serve as a natural bridge to graduate study.
- Completely revised to be more accessible to students
- Encourages active reading with guided problems tied to the text
- Updated open source programs available in Java, Python, and JavaScript
- Integrates Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics simulations and other numerical techniques
- Self-contained introductions to thermodynamics and probability, including Bayes’ theorem
- A fuller discussion of magnetism and the Ising model than other undergraduate texts
- Treats ideal classical and quantum gases within a uniform framework
- Features a new chapter on transport coefficients and linear response theory
- Draws on findings from contemporary research
- Solutions manual (available only to instructors)
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Statistical and Thermal Physics With Computer Applications, Second Edition” about?
Who is the author of “Statistical and Thermal Physics With Computer Applications, Second Edition”?
When was “Statistical and Thermal Physics With Computer Applications, Second Edition” published?
What is the ISBN for “Statistical and Thermal Physics With Computer Applications, Second Edition”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
