ABSTRACT

This classic graduate lecture note volume on statistical mechanics focuses on Physics, rather than mathematics. It provides a concise introduction to basic concepts and a clear presentation of difficult topics, while challenging the student to reflect upon as yet unanswered questions.

chapter 1|38 pages

INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL MECHANICS

chapter 2|33 pages

DENSITY MATRICES

chapter 3|25 pages

PATH INTEGRALS

chapter 4|30 pages

CLASSICAL SYSTEM OF N PARTICLES

chapter 5|24 pages

ORDER-DISORDER THEORY

chapter 6|47 pages

CREATION AND ANNIHILATION OPERATORS

chapter 7|23 pages

SPIN WAVES

chapter 8|21 pages

POLARON PROBLEM

chapter 9|23 pages

ELECTRON GAS IN A METAL

chapter 10|47 pages

SUPERCONDUCTIVITY

chapter 11|39 pages

SUPERFLUIDITY