| Description |
1 online resource (x, 201 pages) |
| Contents |
Parameter estimation -- Statistical Models -- Thermodynamic Equilibrium -- The Microcanonical Ensemble -- Hyperensembles -- The Mean Field Approximation -- q-Deformed Distributions -- Tsallis' Thermostatistics -- Changes of Scale -- General deformations -- General Entropies |
| Summary |
The domain of non-extensive thermostatistics has been subject to intensive research over the past twenty years and has matured significantly. Generalised Thermostatistics cuts through the traditionalism of many statistical physics texts by offering a fresh perspective and seeking to remove elements of doubt and confusion surrounding the area. The book is divided into two parts - the first covering topics from conventional statistical physics, whilst adopting the perspective that statistical physics is statistics applied to physics. The second developing the formalism of non-extensive thermostatistics, of which the central role is played by the notion of a deformed exponential family of probability distributions. Presented in a clear, consistent, and deductive manner, the book focuses on theory, part of which is developed by the author himself, but also provides a number of references towards application-based texts. Written by a leading contributor in the field, this book will provide a useful tool for learning about recent developments in generalized versions of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics, especially with respect to self-study. Written for researchers in theoretical physics, mathematics and statistical mechanics, as well as graduates of physics, mathematics or engineering. A prerequisite knowledge of elementary notions of statistical physics and a substantial mathematical background are required |
| Analysis |
wiskunde |
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mathematics |
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biofysica |
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biophysics |
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fysica |
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physics |
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thermodynamica |
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thermodynamics |
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toegepaste wiskunde |
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applied mathematics |
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Mathematics (General) |
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Wiskunde (algemeen) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| In |
Springer eBooks |
| Subject |
Statistical thermodynamics.
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Mathematics.
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Thermodynamics.
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mathematics.
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applied mathematics.
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thermodynamics.
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SCIENCE -- Mechanics -- Thermodynamics.
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Mecánica estadística
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Matemáticas
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Statistical thermodynamics
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2011922042 |
| ISBN |
9780857293558 |
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0857293559 |
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