Statistical Mechanics of Phases and Phase Transitions

Steven A. Kivelson, Jack Mingde Jiang, Jeffrey Chang

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Princeton University Press
02 October 2024

Condensed matter physics (liquid state & solid state physics); Statistical physics

An engaging undergraduate introduction to the statistical mechanics of phase transitions

Statistical mechanics deploys a powerful set of mathematical approaches for studying the thermodynamic properties of complex physical systems. This textbook introduces students to the statistical mechanics of systems undergoing changes of state, focusing on the basic principles for classifying distinct thermodynamic phases and the critical phenomena associated with transitions between them. Uniquely designed to promote active learning, Statistical Mechanics of Phases and Phase Transitions presents some of the most beautiful and profound concepts in physics, enabling students to obtain an essential understanding of a computationally challenging subject without getting lost in the details.

Provides a self-contained, conceptually deep introduction to the statistical mechanics of phases and phase transitions from a modern perspective Carefully leads students from spontaneously broken symmetries to the universality of phase transitions and the renormalization group Encourages student-centric active learning suitable for both the classroom and self-study Features a wealth of guided worksheets with full solutions throughout the book that help students learn by doing Includes informative appendixes that cover key mathematical concepts and methods Ideal for undergraduate physics majors and beginning graduate students Solutions manual for all end-of-chapter problems (available only to instructors)

By: Steven A. Kivelson, Jack Mingde Jiang, Jeffrey Chang
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9780691249742
ISBN 10: 0691249741
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 02 October 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Steven A. Kivelson is the Prabhu Goel Family Professor of Physics at Stanford University. Jack Mingde Jiang received a PhD in applied physics from Stanford. Jeffrey Chang is a PhD student in the Department of Physics at Harvard University.