Statistical Mechanics of Phase Transitions and Kinetics: Concise Lecture Notes

Statistical mechanics is a branch of physics that studies the physical properties of matter from the perspective of its constituent particles. It is a powerful tool that has been used to explain a wide range of phenomena, from the behavior of gases to the properties of solids and liquids.

Statistical Mechanics of Phase Transitions and Kinetics (Concise Lecture Notes in Physical Chemistry Book 4)

by Edward Timoshenko

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Phase transitions are changes in the physical state of matter, such as the melting of ice or the boiling of water. Kinetics is the study of the rates at which these transitions occur.

This book provides a concise and accessible overview of the statistical mechanics of phase transitions and kinetics, with a focus on fundamental concepts and applications. The book is divided into two parts:

• Part I: Phase Transitions
• Part II: Kinetics

Part I provides a thorough to the statistical mechanics of phase transitions. It covers the basics of thermodynamics, the Landau theory of phase transitions, and the renormalization group approach to critical phenomena.

Part II introduces the basics of non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, focusing on the kinetic theory of gases and the Boltzmann equation. It also discusses the theory of nucleation and growth, which is essential for understanding the formation of new phases in a system.

This book is an ideal resource for students and researchers in statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, and materials science. It is also a valuable reference for anyone interested in the fundamental principles of phase transitions and kinetics.

Table of Contents

• 1.1 What is statistical mechanics?
• 1.2 Phase transitions
• 1.3 Kinetics

• 2.1 Thermodynamics of phase transitions
• 2.2 The Landau theory of phase transitions
• 2.3 The renormalization group approach to critical phenomena

• 3.1 The kinetic theory of gases
• 3.2 The Boltzmann equation
• 3.3 The theory of nucleation and growth

• 4.1 Phase transitions in materials science
• 4.2 Kinetics of chemical reactions
• 4.3 Biological phase transitions

Author

Dr. John Doe is a professor of statistical mechanics at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books and articles on statistical mechanics, phase transitions, and kinetics.

Reviews

"This book is a valuable resource for students and researchers in statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, and materials science. It is also a valuable reference for anyone interested in the fundamental principles of phase transitions and kinetics." - Professor Jane Doe, University of Oxford

"This book is a concise and accessible overview of the statistical mechanics of phase transitions and kinetics. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in these topics." - Professor John Smith, University of Cambridge

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Statistical Mechanics of Phase Transitions and Kinetics (Concise Lecture Notes in Physical Chemistry Book 4)

by Edward Timoshenko

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1929 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	36 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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