Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

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Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, starting with a critical elaboration of thermodynamics as applied to phase transition discusses the relationship between the ensemble theory of classical as well as quantum statistics and thermodynamics, and then obtains Maxwell-Boltzmann; Fermi-Dirac and the Bose-Einstein distributions. Besides traditional applications like specific heat of electrons, thermionic emission and the specific heat of lattice, many modern applications are also discussed including, magnetism of electron gas, quantum Hall effect, recent experiments on Bose-Einstein condensation, Ising model, real gases, and discrete renormalization group. Transport properties are discussed at an introductory level. Key Features More than 70 fully and carefully worked out problems of physical interest.  Equal number of exercises with adequate hints. Table of Contents Foreword  Preface  Acknowledgement  Thermodynamics I: Fundamental Notions  Thermodynamics II: The Laws of Thermodynamics  Thermodynamic Relationships  Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena I  Phase Transition and Critical Phenomena II  Foundations of Statistical Mechanics I: Classical Statistical Mechanics  Foundations of Statistical Mechanics II: Quantum Statistical Mechanics  Canonical and Grand Canonical Ensemble  Maxwell-Boltzmann Velocity Distribution of Ideal Gas  Paramagnetism and Ferromagnetism  Ideal Fermi System  Electrons in Magnetic Field  Magnetism of Electron Gas  Problems of Physical Interest  Chemical Reactions  White Dwarf Stars  Ideal Bose System I  Ideal Bose System II  Transport Phenomena: Elementary Expose  Boltzmann Transport Equation  Brownian Motion  Real Gases  Ising Model, Renormalization Group, Etc.  Simulation Methods  Appendices  Bibliography  Index.