STATISTICAL AND THERMAL PHYSICS AN INTRODUCTION 2ED (PB 2021) Paperback

"Statistical and Thermal Physics: An Introduction, 2nd Edition offers a thorough exploration of thermal and statistical physics, providing readers with the foundational principles needed to understand the behavior of systems made up of large numbers of particles. The book seamlessly combines microscopic statistical physics with macroscopic thermodynamic descriptions, presenting a clear approach to key concepts that is suitable for advanced undergraduate students. This updated edition includes significant revisions and new material, such as discussions on black hole thermodynamics, Heisenberg antiferromagnetic chains, entropy and information theory, energy sources, and mean field theory in antiferromagnetic systems. It features numerous exercises throughout the text and end-of-chapter problems to reinforce learning. Divided into two parts, Part I addresses equilibrium thermodynamics, microstates, entropy via the microcanonical ensemble, and applications to gases, condensed matter, and phase transitions. It also introduces thermodynamic potentials, Maxwell relations, and the laws of thermodynamics. Part II covers probability theory, statistical ensembles, and quantum distributions, deriving Fermi–Dirac and Bose–Einstein distributions to explain the behavior of ideal Fermi and Bose gases. Additional topics include the Planck distribution, non-ideal systems, density matrices, chemical reactions, and irreversible thermodynamics. A flowchart is included to assist instructors with course planning. This book is an essential resource for students studying physics or applied physics, offering a comprehensive and accessible introduction to statistical and thermal physics."