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Statistical Physics: Statics, Dynamics And Renormalization (Hardcover)
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"Leo Kadanoff has been a pioneer in the elucidations of cooperative
phenomena, in both equilibrium and nonequilibrium systems. His
insights are deep and he expresses them lucidly. This book is full
of such goodies and is a pleasure to read and contemplate. Very
highly recommended for both experts and novices". Joel L Lebowitz
Rutgers University"Leo Kadanoff is one of the deep thinkers in
statistical physics and that is apparent on almost every page of
his "Statistical Physics: Statics, Dynamics, and Renormalization".
This is a mixture of pedagogy, history (including reprints of
classical or especially apt papers), and original thoughts, full of
wisdom and with many startling insights. It is based in part on
lectures Professor Kadanoff has given in graduate courses at the
University of Chicago. His students and other attendees were most
fortunate; I wish I had been among them!" Benjamin Widom Cornell
University"This long-awaited book is an elegant and rather personal
account of statistical mechanics that stands out form the pack for
many reasons. Not only does it conspicuously emphasize the
different treatments afforded to different levels of description,
but it also discusses the connection between dynamical systems
theory and the foundations of statistical mechanics. Kadanoff's
pioneering contributions to phase transitions and the
renormalization group are covered in a marvellous retrospective
that will be engaging to novice and expert alike. And the book is
rounded out with an interesting selection of advanced topics and
reprints, that will make it an essential part of a modern graduate
course on statistical physics".Nigel GoldenfeldUniversity of
Illinois, Urbana-Champaign"From ascientist reknown for his work,
his lectures and very articulate opinions, this book is a
completely new attempt to reconsider the traditional teaching of
the whole subject of statistical physics. Avoiding any heavy
formalism, Prof Kadanoff has chosen to introduce the main concepts
through simple models which are far superior for understanding the
subject in real depth. A little more than half of the book is
devoted to the theory of phase transitions, a subject which owes so
much to the author. Scaling theory and renormalization group are
described in a remarkably simple and lucid manner. This book will
be greatly enjoyed by its readers, academics and students all
together". Edouard BrezinEcole Normale de Superieure, Paris"Leo
Kadanoff's, Statistical Physics: Statistics, Dynamics and
Renormalization, offers an exciting new textbook choice for those
teaching a course in statistical physics. In many ways the book
breaks new ground in presentation, style, and choice of topics. It
will be particularly appreciated for its emphasis on providing
tools appropriate to the most active and important new research
areas in statistical physics Kadanoff's lucid exposition and
organization are clearly informed by his own unique view of the
subject gained from a life-time of creative thought and profound
contributions in statistical physics".Ed OttUniversity of Maryland"
this masterly written book on modern statistical physics by the old
master in the field can be highly recommended as an excellent
graduate textbook on statistical physics as well as a source on
research in this very progressive field of nonlinear
science".Mathematics Abstracts" Statistical Physics is a collection
of valuable essays andpapers. Both the text and the reprints
display Kadanoff's ingenuity, imagination, and clarity. They're
worth having and reading".Physics Today, 2001
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Imprint: |
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
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Country of origin: |
Singapore |
Release date: |
May 2000 |
First published: |
May 2000 |
Authors: |
Leo P. Kadanoff
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Dimensions: |
266 x 197 x 32mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
500 |
ISBN-13: |
978-981-02-3758-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Physics >
General
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LSN: |
981-02-3758-8 |
Barcode: |
9789810237585 |
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