Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics followed by a consideration of

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Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics followed by a consideration ofIdeal as an elementary introduction to equilibrium statistical mechanics, this volume covers both classical and quantum methodology for open and closed systems. Introductory chapters familiarize readers with probability and microscopic models of systems, while additional chapters describe the general derivation of the fundamental statistical mechanics relationships. The final chapter contains 16 sections, each dealing with a different application,