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Classical Statistical Mechanics

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  • © 1997

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Authors:
  1. Georgy A. Martynov

    1. Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia

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Part of the book series: Fundamental Theories of Physics (FTPH, volume 89)

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
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  2. Fundamentals of the Theory

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Chaos in dynamic systems

      • Georgy A. Martynov
      Pages 3-26

    3. Distribution Functions of Dynamic Systems

      • Georgy A. Martynov
      Pages 27-71

  3. Thermodynamic Equilibrium

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 73-73
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    2. Gibbs Statistical Mechanics

      • Georgy A. Martynov
      Pages 75-152

    3. Statistical Mechanics of Liquids

      • Georgy A. Martynov
      Pages 153-286

  4. Kinetics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 287-290
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    2. Statistical theory of nonequilibrium gases and liquids

      • Georgy A. Martynov
      Pages 291-341

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 343-347
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Statistical mechanics deals with systems in which chaos and randomness reign supreme. The current theory is therefore firmly based on the equations of classical mechanics and the postulates of probability theory. This volume seeks to present a unified account of classical mechanical statistics, rather than a collection of unconnected reviews on recent results. To help achieve this, one element is emphasised which integrates various parts of the prevailing theory into a coherent whole. This is the hierarchy of the BBGKY equations, which enables a relationship to be established between the Gibbs theory, the liquid theory, and the theory of nonequilibrium phenomena. As the main focus is on the complex theoretical subject matter, attention to applications is kept to a minimum.
The book is divided into three parts. The first part describes the fundamentals of the theory, embracing chaos in dynamic systems and distribution functions of dynamic systems. Thermodynamic equilibrium, dealing with Gibbs statistical mechanics and the statistical mechanics of liquids, forms the second part. Lastly, the third part concentrates on kinetics, and the theory of nonequilibrium gases and liquids in particular.
Audience: This book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers whose work involves thermophysics, theory of surface phenomena, theory of chemical reactions, physical chemistry and biophysics.

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  • Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia

    Georgy A. Martynov

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