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Outlines of Statistical Mechanics

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Statistical Physics I

Part of the book series: Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences ((SSSOL,volume 30))

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In this chapter, we start with certain principles and describe the general method of statistical mechanics [2.1–17]. If we assume that every quantum-mechanical state (microscopic state) has the same weight (the principle of equal probability), then we can establish a standpoint where mechanical laws are combined with probability theory. By considering a system in contact with a larger system, we can describe a system with constant temperature or constant pressure. Thus, we develop the statistical mechanics for an equilibrium state (statistical mechanics in a narrow sense) and we can also find a microscopic interpretation of the laws in thermodynamics.

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  1. Yokohama National University, 156 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240, Japan

    Professor Dr. Morikazu Toda

  2. Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University, 3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama 223, Japan

    Professor Dr. Ryogo Kubo

  3. Department of Applied Physics, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160, Japan

    Professor Dr. Nobuhiko Saitô

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Toda, M., Kubo, R., Saitô, N. (1983). Outlines of Statistical Mechanics. In: Statistical Physics I. Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences, vol 30. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-96698-9_2

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