Application-Driven Quantum And Statistical Physics: A Short Course For Future Scientists And Engineers - Volume 2: Equilibrium (Essential Textbooks in Physics)

Gillet, Jean-Michel

ISBN 10: 1786347032 / ISBN 13: 9781786347039

Verlag: WSPC (EUROPE), 2018

Beschreibung

pp. 334.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 18378375020

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Application-Driven Quantum And Statistical Physics: A Short Course For Future Scientists And Engineers - Volume 2: Equilibrium (Essential Textbooks in Physics)
• Verlag: WSPC (EUROPE)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1786347032
• ISBN-13: 9781786347039
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: New

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"Gillet’s book strikes a refreshing balance of the depth and rigor of exposition and the review of the prerequisites, all contextualized pleasantly within the history of quantum mechanics. From the basics and up to the generalized Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation of quantum mechanics, the book is punctuated with extremely well-chosen examples. Theory is amplified with applications from fossil cosmic background radiation to the technology of laser printers and up to quantum cryptopgraphy. Conceptual understanding is at the center of Gillet’s solved examples; a truly unique feature of this book. Gillet invites students and their instructor to ‘think’ and appreciate the beauty and the practical aspects of quantum mechanics. Well done!" Chérif F Matta Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Canada Bridging the gap between traditional books on quantum and statistical physics, this series is an ideal introductory course for students who are looking for an alternative approach to the traditional academic treatment. This pedagogical approach relies heavily on scientific or technological applications from a wide range of fields. For every new concept introduced, an application is given to connect the theoretical results to a real-life situation. Each volume features in-text exercises and detailed solutions, with easy-to-understand applications. Building on the principles introduced in Volume 1, this second volume explains the structure of atoms, the vibration and rotation of molecules. It describes how this is related to thermodynamics through statistical physics. It is shown that these fundamental achievements help to understand how explosives and CO₂ can be detected, what makes a gecko stick to the ceiling, why old stars do not necessarily collapse, where nuclear energy comes from, and more.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.