Angielski
§Die Autoren führen in sich geschlossen in grundlegende Theorien der gleichgewichtsstatistischen Mechanik ein. Das Buch wendet sich an Studenten vor der Promotion. Besonderes Gewicht liegt auf der Darstellung fundamentaler Prinzipien und einfacher physikalischer Beispiele.The fundamentals of equilibrium statistical mechanics are discussed in this text, which focuses on basic physical aspects. No previous knowledge of thermodynamics or the molecular theory of gases is assumed. Illustrative examples based on simple materials and photon systems elucidate the central ideas and methods. This book not only offers an elementary introduction to statistical physics but also sets the stage for likely future developments. A fluent exposition of the general principles is given in the first half, while the second deals with two of the most fascinating subjects in this area: phase transitions and ergodic problems.
