Fluctuations in Physical Systems (Hardcover)

This book provides an introduction to applied statistical mechanics by considering physically realistic models. It provides a simple and accessible introduction to theories of thermal fluctuations and diffusion, and goes on to apply them in a variety of physical contexts. The first part of the book is devoted to processes in thermal equilibrium, and considers linear systems. Ideas central to the subject, such as the fluctuation dissipation theorem, Fokker-Planck equations and the Kramers-Kroenig relations are introduced during the course of the exposition. The scope is then expanded to include non-equilibrium systems and also illustrates simple nonlinear systems. This book will be of interest to final year undergraduate and graduate students studying statistical mechanics, plasma physics, basic electronics, solid state physics and anyone who wants an accessible introduction to the subject.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2000
First published:	2000
Authors:	Hans L. Pecseli
Dimensions:	244 x 170 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	202
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-65192-9
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-65192-1
Barcode:	9780521651929

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