Description
Introduction to Relativistic Statistical Mechanics
Classical and Quantum
Author: HAKIM Rémi
Language: EnglishSubjects for Introduction to Relativistic Statistical Mechanics:
Publication date: 03-2011
538 p. · Hardback
538 p. · Hardback
Description
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This is one of the very few books focusing on relativistic statistical
mechanics, and is written by a leading expert in this special field. It
started from the notion of relativistic kinetic theory, half a century
ago, exploding into relativistic statistical mechanics. This will interest
specialists of various fields, including the (classical and quantum)
plasma physics. However, quantum physics to which a major part is devoted
will be of more interest since, not only it applies to quantum plasma
physics, but also to nuclear matter and to strong magnetic field,
cosmology, etc. Although the domain of gauge theory is not covered in this
book, the topic is not completely forgotten, in particular in the domain
of plasma physics.
This book is particularly readable for graduate students and a fortiori to
young researchers for whom it offers methods and also appropriate schemes
to deal with the current problems encountered in astrophysics, in strong
magnetic, in nuclear or even in high energy physics.
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