Overview
- Focuses on concepts and methods in statistics, giving detailed insight in analyzing physical data
- Provides an thorough introduction to statistical physics with an emphasis on the analysis of statistical systems
- Includes advanced topics, reference lists, problems with solutions and boxed inserts, making it an invaluable source for students, even after completion of the course
- The introduction to filters, wavelets and many practical and concrete algorithms close a noticeable gap left open by other textbooks
- Third edition offers 50 pages of new material, especially on data-analysis, Gillespie-algorithm, Kaiman filters, plus new problems with solutions
- Covers all modern applications of statistics
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: Graduate Texts in Physics (GTP)
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Table of contents (13 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Modeling of Statistical Systems
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Front Matter
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Statistical Physics Is More than Statistical Mechanics
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Modeling of Statistical Systems
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Front Matter
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Analysis of Statistical Systems
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
The application of statistical methods to physics is essential. This unique book on statistical physics offers an advanced approach with numerous applications to the modern problems students are confronted with. Therefore the text contains more concepts and methods in statistics than the student would need for statistical mechanics alone. Methods from mathematical statistics and stochastics for the analysis of data are discussed as well.
The book is divided into two parts, focusing first on the modeling of statistical systems and then on the analysis of these systems. Problems with hints for solution help the students to deepen their knowledge. The third edition has been updated and enlarged with new sections deepening the knowledge about data analysis. Moreover, a customized set of problems with solutions is accessible on the Web at extras.springer.com.
Reviews
From the book reviews:
“The book is carefully divided into two parts. The first part deals with modeling of statistical systems. The second part is devoted to the analysis of the respective systems. … followed by a section that offers helpful hints and solutions to problems throughout the text, making it easier for students to deepen their understanding and confidence in their newfound knowledge. … topics in each chapter are carefully selected and are well presented, making it a reliable reference for ‘statistical physics.’” (Technometrics, Vol. 55 (2), May, 2013)
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Fakultät für Mathematik und Physik der Universität Freiburg
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Statistical Physics
Book Subtitle: An Advanced Approach with Applications
Authors: Josef Honerkamp
Series Title: Graduate Texts in Physics
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-28684-1
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2012
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-642-28683-4Published: 22 June 2012
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-44385-5Published: 18 July 2014
eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-28684-1Published: 19 June 2012
Series ISSN: 1868-4513
Series E-ISSN: 1868-4521
Edition Number: 3
Number of Pages: XIV, 554
Topics: Complex Systems, Mathematical Methods in Physics, Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, Statistical Physics and Dynamical Systems