Statistical Mechanics -Theory,Problems and Solutions

• Author: Dr. Upendranath Nandi

• Publisher: Techno World

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 1015

• EAN: 9788194956778

• Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 1.6 inches

• Languages: English

Book Description:

• This textbook is designed for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing a comprehensive and detailed explanation of statistical mechanics.

• The book covers the entire syllabus in the new choice-based credit system, making it ideal for students preparing for exams like JAM, JEST, NET, SET, and GATE.

• The content is presented in a clear and logical manner, with detailed derivations, figures, and theoretical explanations, including experimental evidence to help students understand concepts more effectively.

Key Features:

• Over 500 Solved Problems: Helps in practical understanding and problem-solving.

• Over 400 Multiple Choice Questions: With worked-out solutions at the end of each chapter.

• Fundamental Concepts: The book delves into macrostates, microstates, phase space, Ergodic hypothesis, and the postulates of equal a-priori probability.

• Ensembles: In-depth discussion of microcanonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles and calculations of thermodynamic parameters like pressure, volume, entropy, Helmholtz free energy, and Gibbs free energy.

• Advanced Topics: Covers topics like Boltzmann hypothesis, partition function, Gibbs paradox, negative temperature, chemical potential, and the Saha ionization equation.

• Particle Description: Introduces concepts of identical and distinguishable particles, symmetric and antisymmetric wave functions, and methods of state counting.

This book is designed to aid students in mastering the concepts of statistical mechanics, with a focus on building a strong foundation for advanced studies and competitive exams.